1888., 03/06/1888-06/25/1888

File — Box: 1, Folder: 51

Identifier: 71491

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Correspondence and military orders of Jackson McElmell. Arranged alphabetcially.

Dates

03/06/1888-06/25/1888

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Extent

From the Collection: 2.5 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

09/09/04

Container Summary

1 TLS dated 3/6/1888 from William C. Whitney, Secretary of the Navy (1885-1889), to Jackson McElmell, appointing him President of the Naval Examining Board in session in Philadelphia in relief of Chief Engineer H. W. Fitch. 1 TLS dated 6/25/1888 from Whitney to McElmell, extending his services on that board until 6/30/1889, with references to Chief Engineers H. D. McEwan and L. W. Robinson. Both letters sent from Washington, D.C.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

MCELMELL, JACKSON - CORRESPONDENCE FROM WHITNEY, WILLIAM C. (1888): Typed Letter Signed

WHITNEY, WILLIAM C. - CORRESPONDENCE TO MCELMELL, JACKSON (1888): Typed Letter Signed

FITCH, HENRY W. - REFERENCE (1888): Typed Letter Signed

MCEWAN, H. D. - REFERENCE (1888): Typed Letter Signed

ROBINSON, L. W. - REFERENCE (1888): Typed Letter Signed

NAVAL EXAMINING BOARD - REFERENCE (1888): Typed Letter Signed