Navy - Paymaster - USS Flagship Kentucky and Battle of Manila Bay Sales, 1900-1907
Scope and Contents
Ledger which is a cash book for the USS. Kentucky (1903-unknown), but also records 1906-1907 sales of "The Battle of Manila Bay" on pages 54-63, 89-90. Near the end of the book are entries for the USS Vicksburg from 1902-1903. Loose papers include sheets listing men and their positions on the Boston, the Raleigh, the Baltimore, and other ships. Includes a few paymaster receipts. Printed list of arrival and departure dates and name of ports for the "Cruise of USS Kentucky" (1900-1904); 1903 issue of "The Open Door: Thanksgiving Number" which includes names of all crew members; 1904 February 20 issue of "The Open Door". Correspondence about physical exam before receiving a promotion and other material included.
Dates
- Creation: 1900-1907
Creator
- From the Collection: Galt, William Richard, 1818-1892 (Person)
- From the Collection: Grigsby, Hugh Blair, 1806-1881 (Person)
Language of Materials
English Spanish;Castilian
Conditions Governing Access:
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Extent
From the Collection: 16.75 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository