Box 5

The American privateer sailed out of Bristol, R.I., and was commanded by Captain Oliver Wilson. Journals of ship's first and second cruise were written by Noah Jones.

Certificates of appointment and service in the U.S. Navy.

Message from CINCPAC to CINCLANT regarding air raid on Pearl Harbor.

Naval message, ca. 1942, via Naval Communication Service regarding plan to sink JEANNE D'ARC at Point-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe. Navigational and tactical instructions are contained.

Letter of congratulations from SECNAV W. Graham Claytor on the 70th anniversary of the Great White Fleet’s ’round-the-world cruise.

Typescript of manuscript entitled "Guest of the Emperor," an account of experiences as a POW of the Japanese on Guam and in Japan during WWII.

Letter from Anne Morrow Lindbergh to Captain William A. Platte, Acting President of the Naval War College, Newport, R.I., declining an invitation to speak in the College Contemporary Civilization Lecture Series due to personal and professional commitments.

Letter from Admiral Taussig to Samuel W. Bryant, March of Time, New York, New York, November 7, 1946, regarding Bryant's manuscript and query regarding WWI quote attributed to ADM Taussig. 2 page typescript attached.

Original and copy of certificate of discharge of ordinary seaman from USS New Hampshire, Naval Training Station, Newport, R.I.

Message from CINCPAC regarding attack on Pearl Harbor and the commencement of hostilities between the United States and Japan.