Henry K. Thatcher Letterbook, 1867-1868

Summary

Creator:
Thatcher, Henry Knox, 1806-1880.
Abstract:
Letterbook of an American naval officer.
Extent:
1 volume.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Henry K. Thatcher Letterbook,

Background

Scope and content:

The Henry K. Thatcher Letterbook consists of one volume, a letterbook. Included are copies of letters, circulars and general orders relating to the administration of the North Pacific Squadron and containing information on relations with the government of Hawaii, voyages of ships to Alaska, and courts-martial of men under Thatcher's command.

Biographical / historical:

Henry Knox Thatcher (1806-1880) was an admiral in the United States Navy who served during the American Civil War. He commanded the blockade of Mobile, Alabama, and on 10 May 1865, accepted the surrender of the Confederate Naval Forces in the waters of Alabama. Two ships were named after him (USS Thatcher, launched 1918, and USS Thatcher, launched 1942).

Acquisition information:
Purchase, 1967
Arrangement:

Single volume.

Access and use

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Preferred citation:

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Henry K. Thatcher Letterbook,

Location of this collection:
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries
Bird Library, Room 600
Syracuse, NY 13244, United States
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