Box 21

Holograph letter sent to Professor W. T. Sedgwick, from Boston, Mass., thanking him for his kindness and requesting that the map of the Caribbean be carefully packed and sent to the Naval War College, and that the drawings of ships be sent to him.

Holograph letter signed to Dr. Stevenson from New York City declining an invitation. He has to attend a meeting of the Church Club of the Episcopal Church regarding missionary matters.

Holograph letter signed to Mr. Charles Darwin from USS Chicago, inviting him and his family to a dance aboard the ship.

Holograph note regarding a correction on his article, along with the original phrasing.

Typed letter signed to Mr. Greenway regarding his request with which Sims will comply. Letter was sent from Marion, Mass., ca. June 1935, where he was celebrating the recent wedding of his daughter Anne on 26 June 1935.

Book entitled, The Trial of Lieutenant Joel Abbot by the General Naval Court Martial by Captain David Porter, Boston, 1822. In 1822, Abbot, was on duty at the Charleston Navy Yard, where he uncovered a case of fraud and accused Captain Isaac Hull. The charges were unsubstantiated and Abbot was court martialed for two years. The book is inscribed to Charles Henry Davis.

Personal holograph letter sent to his wife, Washington, D.C., regarding family matters, grandchildren and the installation of a rug in their home and the dimension of windows.

Personal letter to his wife regarding his travel plans and the wealth of various individuals.

Holograph order from FW Rodgers to Lieutenant H. G. Dresel from USS Puritain ordering him to take charge of the steam cutter, make a reconnaissance of the shore and capture/destroy two sighted vessels and return to the ship before dark.

Holograph letter written from Manila, PI to Miss Hazelton of Boston, MA, enclosing a paper placemat, a souvenir from a dinner given by ADM Charles J. Train for Russian Sailors, survivors of the Battle of Tsushima, Russo-Japanese War, 1904–1905. Chase describes himself, his pride in the Navy and hopes to meet her when he returns.