1888., 03/06/1888-06/25/1888
Series-level Scope and Content Note
Correspondence and military orders of Jackson McElmell. Arranged alphabetcially.
Dates
- 03/06/1888-06/25/1888
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 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
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
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