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G.P. Upshur, Commander and Superintendent of Naval School, Annapolis, to Commo. Jas. Barron, Norfolk, Virginia, 1847 July 17

 Item — Box: 11, Folder: 77
Identifier: id181656

Scope and Contents

Autograph letter signed. Enquiry concerning past practice in examining Midshipmen (Barron did this when he was in charge of the Naval Asylum in Philadelphia) in connection with the establishment of the Naval Academy.

Dates

  • Creation: 1847 July 17

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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Extent

From the Collection: 7.52 Linear Feet

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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