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1878., 03/05/1878-07/27/1878

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 43
Identifier: 71483

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Correspondence and military orders of Jackson McElmell. Arranged alphabetcially.

Dates

  • 03/05/1878-07/27/1878

Collection-level Access Restrictions

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Extent

From the Collection: 2.5 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Shelf Location

09/09/04

Container Summary

1 LS (copy) dated 3/5/1878 to William H. Shock, Chief of Bureau of Steam Engraving of Navy Department, from the Chief Engineer of the U.S. Navy, regarding Jackson McElmell's position on the Navy Register; sent from Camden, New Jersey. 1 LS dated 4/23/1878 to McElmell from the Navy Department, ordering him to report for duty as a member of a General Court Martial at the New York Navy Yard; sent from Washington, D.C. 1 LS dated 7/27/1878 to McElmell from the Navy Department, granting him a leave of absence; sent from Navy Department.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

SHOCK, WILLIAM H. - CORRESPONDENCE TO (1878): Other Types

MCELMELL, JACKSON - REFERENCE (1878): Other Types

MCELMELL, JACKSON - CORRESPONDENCE FROM NAVY DEPARTMENT (1878): Other Types

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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