Rodgers, Raymond Perry, 1849-1925

This item contains comments by AT Mahan on a strategic plan drawn up at the Naval War College regarding the preparedness and abilities of Blue and Orange. Included are the War College's notes about his comments, and Mahan's reply. It also contains personal correspondence between ADM Raymond P. Rodgers and Mahan seeking consent to provide the General Board with his comments. A note on the cover confirms the information was shared with the General Board.

Letter to Raymond Perry Rodgers from his father, Christopher Raymond Perry, regarding preparations to move the Naval Academy from Annapolis, MD to Newport, RI in order to avoid capture by the Confederate Army, 1861 May 3. In the letter Rodgers updates his son about his family members and condition of the Anapolis campus, then encourages him to show loyalty to his country.

Letter from SecNav George M. Robeson, December 12, 1871, Washington, DC, commending Raymond Rodgers for his heroism in saving the life of a drowning crew member aboard the USS FRANKLIN in May 1871.

10x9 photo of attendees at 1911 Summer Conference. The photo was taken on front steps of Luce Hall.

5x7 black and white photo of Raymond P. Rodgers

Letter from Navy Department regarding a general court-martial for Rodgers to be held at the Navy Yard, N.Y., 25 October 1883.

This collection consists of one letter written from Rear Admiral Christopher Raymond Perry to his son, Raymond Perry Rodgers.

Biographical sketches, career material, publication and writings of NWC presidents.