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David G. Farragut Letter to Isaac Toucey, 1860 September 25

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Scope and Contents Note From the Collection:

This collection features a letter written by Admiral David G. Farragut to Secretary of the Navy Isaac Toucey, dated September 25, 1860. The letter addresses Farragut's concern that the Department of the Navy was displeased with him as they had placed orders virtually putting Farragut's ship, the USS Brooklyn, under the authority of Captain Engle, Farragut's subordinate.

Dates: 1860 September 25