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Title: Cancelled Letter 11 to Richard W. Thompson, 1878-March-8.
Author: R. W. Thompson, John Powers, Frances Powers
Abstract/Description: Letter intended for R. W. Thompson, Secretary of the Navy, regarding a murder of John Powers by his wife Frances at the Naval Reserve by pistol. This version of the letter marks the murder as possibly accidental due to the findings of a Coroner's Jury. Written in blue across the letter is the word "canceled" and the finalized version of this letter appears elsewhere in this collection. The paper is thin to the point of transparency and the page of the ledger this letter was copied into...
Show moreLetter intended for R. W. Thompson, Secretary of the Navy, regarding a murder of John Powers by his wife Frances at the Naval Reserve by pistol. This version of the letter marks the murder as possibly accidental due to the findings of a Coroner's Jury. Written in blue across the letter is the word "canceled" and the finalized version of this letter appears elsewhere in this collection. The paper is thin to the point of transparency and the page of the ledger this letter was copied into appears in the upper right corner. Parts of the paper have been eaten away by rust due to iron in the ink used.
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Identifier: uwfHT_NYC_Box2_1877-1878_Correspondence_Page008
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Title: Letter 108: To J. C. Howell, Chief of Bureau of Yards and Docks, 1877-November-27.
Author: Rear Admiral J. C. Howell
Abstract/Description: Letter to Rear Admiral J. C. Howell of the Bureau of Yards and Docks, dated November 27, 1877, which notes the compliance of the Navy Yard to dispatch 65 and the inclusion of a blank indenture which were noted to be printed on durable sheets. The letter itself is frail, thin to the point of transparency, and has been eaten away at some points by rust due to the iron based ink used in penning the correspondence.The page number of the ledger this letter was copied into appears in the upper...
Show moreLetter to Rear Admiral J. C. Howell of the Bureau of Yards and Docks, dated November 27, 1877, which notes the compliance of the Navy Yard to dispatch 65 and the inclusion of a blank indenture which were noted to be printed on durable sheets. The letter itself is frail, thin to the point of transparency, and has been eaten away at some points by rust due to the iron based ink used in penning the correspondence.The page number of the ledger this letter was copied into appears in the upper right. Parts of another letter are clearly visible through the paper itself as well.
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Identifier: uwfHT_NYC_Box1_1877-1878_Correspondence_Page047
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Title: Letter 10: To Daniel Ammen, 1878-February-13.
Author: Daniel Ammen
Abstract/Description: Letter to Rear Admiral Daniel Ammen on the viability of using lard over sperm whale oil in ship lanterns as a cheaper, equally efficient substitute. Samples were sent aboard the U.S.S. "Canonicus" for the Bureau to test for itself. The paper is thin to the point of transparency and the pages of the ledger this letter was copied into appears in the upper right corners of each page. Parts of the paper have been eaten away by rust due to iron in the ink used.
Identifier: uwfHT_NYC_Box1_1877-1878_Correspondence_Page132-133
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter 10: To J. W. Easby, 1878-March-4.
Author: J. W. Easby
Abstract/Description: Letter to J. W. Easby and the Bureau of Construction and Repairs which accompanied monthly reports for the condition and amounts of materials on hand, expended, and other related items for the month of February 1878. The paper is thin to the point of transparency and the page of the ledger this letter was copied into appears in the upper right corner. Parts of the paper have been eaten away by rust due to iron in the ink used.
Identifier: uwfHT_NYC_Box2_1877-1878_Correspondence_Page004
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Title: Letter 10: To R. W. Thompson, 1878-March-1.
Author: R. W. Thompson
Abstract/Description: Letter to the Secretary of the Navy R. W. Thompson informing the department of a receipt of circulations and copies of orders to be distributed among officers of the Pensacola Navy Yard. The paper is thin to the point of transparency and the page of the ledger this letter was copied into appears in the upper right corner. Parts of the paper have been eaten away by rust due to iron in the ink used.
Identifier: uwfHT_NYC_Box2_1877-1878_Correspondence_Page001
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Title: Letter 11: To Daniel Ammen, 1878-February-14.
Author: Daniel Ammen
Abstract/Description: Letter to Daniel Ammen and the Bureau of Navigation which informed them that the sample of illuminating oil was shipped. The paper is thin to the point of transparency and the page of the ledger this letter was copied into appears in the upper right corner. Parts of the paper have been eaten away by rust due to iron in the ink used.
Identifier: uwfHT_NYC_Box1_1877-1878_Correspondence_Page134
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Title: Letter 11: To R. W. Thompson, 1878-March-8.
Author: R. W. Thompson, John Powers, Frances Powers
Abstract/Description: Letter sent to Richard W. Thompson, Secretary of the Navy, informing him of shooting of John Powers by his wife Frances and that the U.S. Commissioner at Pensacola was overseeing the investigation of the matter. The paper is thin to the point of transparency and the page of the ledger this letter was copied into appears in the upper right corner. Parts of the paper have been eaten away by rust due to iron in the ink used.
Identifier: uwfHT_NYC_Box2_1877-1878_Correspondence_Page010
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Title: Letter 12: To Daniel Ammen, 1878-February-14.
Author: Daniel Ammen
Abstract/Description: Letter to Daniel Ammen and the Bureau of Navigation requesting lard oil for use by the Pensacola Navy Yard. The paper is thin to the point of transparency and the page of the ledger this letter was copied into appears in the upper right corner. Parts of the paper have been eaten away by rust due to iron in the ink used.
Identifier: uwfHT_NYC_Box1_1877-1878_Correspondence_Page135
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Title: Letter 12: To J. C. Howell, 1878-February-5.
Author: Rear Admiral J. C. Howell
Abstract/Description: Letter to J. C. Howell which accompanied reports of expenditures for January 1878 along with several forms. The paper is thin to the point of transparency and the page of the ledger this letter was copied into appears in the upper right corner. Parts of the paper have been eaten away by rust due to iron in the ink used.
Identifier: uwfHT_NYC_Box1_1877-1878_Correspondence_Page128
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Title: Letter 13: To Daniel Ammen, 1878-February-15.
Author: Daniel Ammen
Abstract/Description: Letter to Daniel Ammen of the Bureau of Navigation which accompanied meteorological observations recorded for the first half of February 1878. The paper is thin to the point of transparency and the page of the ledger this letter was copied into appears in the upper right corner. Parts of the paper have been eaten away by rust due to iron in the ink used.
Identifier: uwfHT_NYC_Box1_1877-1878_Correspondence_Page136
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Title: Letter 14: To Daniel Ammen, 1878-February-16.
Author: Daniel Ammen
Abstract/Description: Letter to Daniel Ammen informing the Bureau of the arrival of a circulars and colored cards for use as night signals. The paper is thin to the point of transparency and the page of the ledger this letter was copied into appears in the upper right corner. Parts of the paper have been eaten away by rust due to iron in the ink used.
Identifier: uwfHT_NYC_Box1_1877-1878_Correspondence_Page137
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Title: Letter 15: To Daniel Ammen, 1878-February-28.
Author: Daniel Ammen
Abstract/Description: Letter to Daniel Ammen which accompanied meteorological reports taken at the Pensacola Navy Yard for the latter half of February 1878. The paper is thin to the point of transparency and the page of the ledger this letter was copied into appears in the upper right corner. Parts of the paper have been eaten away by rust due to iron in the ink used.
Identifier: uwfHT_NYC_Box1_1877-1878_Correspondence_Page140
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Title: Letter 16: To Daniel Ammen, 1878-March-1.
Author: Daniel Ammen
Abstract/Description: Letter to the Bureau of Navigation which accompanied monthly reports for February 1878, including payroll, statements of employed, and store returns. The paper is thin to the point of transparency and the page of the ledger this letter was copied into appears in the upper right corner. Parts of the paper have been eaten away by rust due to iron in the ink used.
Identifier: uwfHT_NYC_Box1_1877-1878_Correspondence_Page142
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Title: Letter 17: To Daniel Ammen, 1878-March-4.
Author: Daniel Ammen
Abstract/Description: Letter to Daniel Ammen and the Bureau of Navigation regarding the number of monthly forms requested and the number actually sent to the Bureau on the day the letter was sent. The paper is thin to the point of transparency and the page of the ledger this letter was copied into appears in the upper right corner. Parts of the paper have been eaten away by rust due to iron in the ink used.
Identifier: uwfHT_NYC_Box2_1877-1878_Correspondence_Page005
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Title: Letter 1: To Chief Constructor J. W. Easby, 1878-January-2.
Author: J. W. Easby, Chief of Bureau of Construction and Repair
Abstract/Description: Letter to J. W. Easby which accompanied reports of vessels at the Pensacola Navy Yard which went unsigned by the commandant. The paper is thin to the point of transparency and the page of the ledger this letter was copied into appears in the upper right corner. Parts of the paper have been eaten away by rust due to iron in the ink used.
Identifier: uwfHT_NYC_Box1_1877-1878_Correspondence_Page089
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Title: Letter 1: To Commodore Daniel Ammen, Bureau of Navigation, 1878-January-2.
Author: Commodore Daniel Ammen, Chief of the Bureau of Navigation
Abstract/Description: Letter to Daniel Ammen which accompanied December 1877 reports on payroll, expenditures, and personnel employed at the Pensacola Navy Yard. The paper is thin to the point of transparency and the page of the ledger this letter was copied into appears in the upper right corner. Parts of the paper have been eaten away by rust due to iron in the ink used.
Identifier: uwfHT_NYC_Box1_1877-1878_Correspondence_Page090
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Letter 1: To R. W. Shufeldt, 1878-January-2.
Author: R. W. Shufeldt
Abstract/Description: A faded and non-faded version of a letter to R.W. Shufeldt which accompanied reports of equipment, coal, status of vessels, and payroll for the Pensacola Navy Yard. Two versions have been provided for clarity and to show the human error in copying items into a ledger. The paper is thin to the point of transparency and the page of the ledger this letter was copied into appears in the upper right corner.
Identifier: uwfHT_NYC_Box1_1877-1878_Correspondence_Page092-093
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter 1: To R. W. Thompson, 1878-January-2.
Author: R. W. Thompson, Secretary of the Navy
Abstract/Description: Letter to R. W. Thompson which accompanied returned postage stamps. The captain commandant also failed to sign his name. The paper is thin to the point of transparency and the page of the ledger this letter was copied into appears in the upper right corner.
Identifier: uwfHT_NYC_Box1_1877-1878_Correspondence_Page087
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Title: Letter 1: To W. M. Shock, 1878-January-4.
Author: W. M. Shock
Abstract/Description: Letter to W. M. Shock which accompanied returns for December 1877 from the Pensacola Navy Yard. Included were reports of materials and labor, orders received, and work completed among others. The paper is thin to the point of transparency and the page of the ledger this letter was copied into appears in the upper right corner.
Identifier: uwfHT_NYC_Box1_1877-1878_Correspondence_Page097
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Letter 2: To Chief Constructor J. W. Easby, 1878-January-3.
Author: J. W. Easby
Abstract/Description: Letter to J. W. Easby which accompanied returns form the Pensacola Navy Yard stores for the half-year of 1877 which ended in December. The paper is thin to the point of transparency and the page of the ledger this letter was copied into appears in the upper right corner. Parts of the paper have been eaten away by rust due to iron in the ink used.
Identifier: uwfHT_NYC_Box1_1877-1878_Correspondence_Page094
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

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Navy Yard Correspondence 1877 - 1878 (1)	+ -

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