Box 21

Photograph of surrender ceremony aboard the USS Missouri, showing Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz signing surrender agreement. Behind him are General Douglas McArthur, Admiral William K. Halsey and Admiral Forrest Sherman. In background are Admiral Nimitz's staff and Fleet Commanders.

Holograph letter to Arthur, from USS Chocura, off Cape Fear River, N.C., where he is on blockade duty. He reports that they have not caught any prizes lately and that steamers go by them undiscovered. The Florida caught a steamer and a sailing vessel recently. He is anxious for news from home. He reports on the weather and the fact that Robert E. Lee is in Pennsylvania and McClellan is in command.

Holograph letter, London, England, to unnamed person indicating that he does not know of the work in question being in print.

Personal reminiscences entitled, "First Savo - The Lost Battle" by Marine Corps pilot Roy T. Spurlock of the Battle of Savo Island with comments on the American, Australian, and Japanese leadership, the battle scenario, casualties, the role of USMC pilots and ship-based personnel.

Notebook containing photographs of the construction of William M. Callaghan, a gas turbine ship, in 1967-1968 at Sun Shipbuilding and Dry-dock Company, Chester, Pa.; Color filmstrips of various subjects; Photographs of Callaghan at sea, N.S. Savannah and USS Constitution with officers; Reprints of articles on the Callaghan, 1968; Biography; Copies of licenses and school certificates, and letter, 1936-1987.

Holograph letter signed to F. Fisher Unwin, Esq. from Woodmere, N.Y., regarding his receipt of The Siege of Port Arthur by D. H. Tower, which he appreciates.

Holograph letter signed to the Perry Mason Company, Boston, Mass., giving them permission to reprint his article that first appeared in Youth Companion.

Holograph letter sent from New York City, to unnamed correspondent regarding a pamphlet he sent him. Mahan is not versed in the subjects discussed and will not venture an opinion on them, especially the Alsace-Lorraine question.

Holograph letter sent from Quogue, N.Y., to Mr. Betts, declining a speaking engagement.

Holograph letter signed, New York City, N.Y., to Reverend C. T. Brady returning the article that he sent. Mahan notes he has heard of the Nelson touch, but not the Hanke touch.