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concerning President Buchanan's Cabinet crisis of Dec. 1860;
and notes on Gen. Benjamin F. Butler's New Orleans expedition,
with emphasis on the role of Secretary Stanton in the origin
and implementation of the plan.
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Webb, Charles Henry (1834-1905) Correspondent,
New York Times
Papers, 1859-1924. ca. 320 items.
Includes a military pass issued to Webb, June 25, 1862,
and a letter from Gen. Rufus King to Webb, Oct. 21 [1862], on
the character and ability of Gen. James S. Wadsworth.
1003
Webster, Harrie (1843-1921) 3d Asst. Engineer, USN
Papers, 1889-1913. ca. 50 items.
In part, transcripts.
Includes a copy of Webster's autobiography describing his
escape from a farm in Falls Church, Va., during the Battle of
1st Manassas, his employment at the U.S. Navy Yard in
Washington, D.C., service on various ships of war in the blockade
of Wilmington, N.C., the Battle of Port Hudson, the blockade
of Mobile Bay, conditions on monitor class vessels, the
surrender of Fort Morgan, and two interviews with Adm. David
G. Farragut. Also includes a copy of a published article by
Webster, "An August Morning With Farragut at Mobile Bay."
Naval Historical Foundation collection.
1004
Weed, Thurlow (1797-1882) Journalist; Politician
Papers, 1821-94. ca. 125 items.
Contains a few letters concerning military appointments
and the effect of the war on the economy.
Finding aid available.
1005
Weeks, Benjamin Franklin Q.M. Sgt., 28th
(b. 1838) Massachusetts Volunteers
Papers, 1861-67. ca. 450 items.
Chiefly records from the Commissary Department—invoices,
orders, receipts, provision returns, vouchers for supplies
issued to various units, and miscellaneous items.
1006
Welles, Gideon (1802-1878) U.S. Secretary of the Navy
Papers, 1777-1911. ca. 15,000 items.
General correspondence, official letterbooks, Welles' diary,
drafts and copies of articles on the war, newspaper clippings,
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