Yates, Arthur R., 1838-1891

Copies of a letter sent by Winfield S. Schley, Chief of Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting to Captain Arthur R. Yates, commanding officer of the U.S.S. New Hampshire. In this letter, Schley informs Yates that the Superintendent of the Naval War College will be allowed a cook, steward, and a Barge’s crew (to consist of a coxswain, 1st class machinist, and a seaman).

Included is one handwritten copy and one typewritten copy of the letter. The location of the original letter is unknown.

Letter from A. R. Yates, Commanding Officer of U.S. Training Station, Newport, R.I., to Admiral Stephen B. Luce about Mr. Sullivan, a contractor working on Coasters Harbor Island. In this letter, Yates explained how he and his authority were ignored by Sullivan and asked Luce if he claimed jurisdiction over the part of the Island where Sullivan was installing a steam pump.

Letter to Winfield S. Schley, Chief of Bureau of Equipment and Recruitment to Commodore from Stephen B. Luce regarding the enlistment of Captain A. R. Yates and the ratings of the barge crew.