United States Naval Academy

Letterbook kept during USNA assignments, 1885-1888, 1894-1896, on USS Kearsarge, 1888-1891, and on assignment at U.S. Naval Torpedo Station, Newport, RI, 1888.

Copies of letters sent and received by Baker and Navy engineers regarding the condition of engines and boilers in USS Worcester, USS Shenandoah, USS Swatara and USS Richmond and an investigation of an explosion in USS Worcester; Letters to SECNAV R.W. Thompson regarding Baker’s complaint about the advancement of Chief Engineer Barttleman ahead of him on the Navy Register.

Report submitted by Edward Taussig, Midshipman to Stephen B. Luce, Commandant of Midshipmen excusing his tardiness to recitation at the US Naval Academy, Newport.

Unpublished Masters Thesis entitled "An Admiral for All Seasons: Life and Career of William Veazie Pratt," Syracuse University, by Jesse T. D. Boehret.

Letter to Edwin Noyes from J. G. Walker, USNA, regarding class standing of Boutelle Noyes (son).

Letter from Cyrus Breed to his parents during his time as a student at the Naval Academy in Newport, RI. Breed addresses upcoming examinations, the weather, fencing lessons, and gratitude for money they sent. He closes by asking their opinion of a time he was "so nearly out" that he had "to engage the Master on my own responsibility."

U.S. Naval Academy annual handbook of the Regiment of Midshipmen. Stapled inside is Midn R. L. Walters, USN, Rm 3237 Bancroft Hall, U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md., the presumed owner of the Handbook.

Letter written by Stephen B. Luce to an unnamed commodore from the Naval Academy in Newport R.I., regarding personal and financial business, his orders to USS Nantucket. memories of Fauvel on the Macedonian, and the trials of moving.

5x7 black and white photo of the US Naval Academy in early 1865.

5x7 black and white photo of the US Naval Academy in late 1860s.