Harmony, David B., 1832-1917

Letter from D. B. Harmony, Acting Secretary of the Navy, to Commodore Stephen B. Luce in reply to a letter Luce sent asking that Rear Admiral Ammen to read a paper at the Naval War College.

Letter from D. B. Harmony, Acting Secretary of the Navy, to Commodore Stephen B. Luce in reply to a letter Luce sent requesting the detail of certain officers for temporary duty at the Naval War College. In response to Luce’s request, Harmony enclosed a copy of General Order No. 337 for Luce’s “information and future guidance.” This enclosure is not found with this letter.

Stapled to this letter is a note that states, “And Politician’s haven’t changed!!”