Godon, Sylvanus W. (Sylvanus William), 1809-1879

Holograph letter signed, Commandant's Office, Navy Yard, New York, authorizing a band for USS Sabine, consisting of a bandmaster's six first-class and five second-class musicians.

Letter signed from Rio deJaneiro to LCDRJ. G. Walker, USS Shawmut, ordering him to report to USS Supply as a member of a general court martial for Mate Christopher M. McNaboe.

Holograph letter signed from USS Susquehanna, Montevideo, Uruguay, to LCDR J. G. Walker, CO, USS Shawmut, with orders to proceed to Colonia, Uruguay, to cultivate friendly relations and to remain there until April 1.

Autographed letter signed from Godon, Acting CO, Brazil Squadron, in USS Susquehanna, Montevideo, Uruguay, to LCDRJ. G. Walker, CO, USS Shawmut, with orders to sail to Buenos Aires and to seize the steamer La Portena if she has not complied with the legal requirements of the U.S. Consul, or until crew list and register is in the hands of the Consul.