United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865

Letter from Cyrus Breed to his parents during his time as a student at the Naval Academy in Newport, RI. Breed addresses upcoming examinations, the weather, fencing lessons, and gratitude for money they sent. He closes by asking their opinion of a time he was "so nearly out" that he had "to engage the Master on my own responsibility."

8x10 black and white photographic print of a map showing Forts Walker and Beauregard.

8x10 black and white photographic print of the morning detail - the fourth New Hampshire volunteers going to their work on the fortifications at Hilton Head

8x10 black and white photographic print of the Naval recruiting office in Cherry Street, NY

8x10 black and white mounted photo that shows the order of sailing, Port Royal Expeditionary Corps and Fleet.

8x10 black and white photo of the first graduating class from the Naval Academy when it was stationed in Newport, RI during the Civil War. The class is standing in front of the Old Stone Mill in Touro Park.

5x7 black and white photo showing the quarter-deck of a frigate, ca 1865. The information on the back does not match the front. The HMS Sutleg was not laid down until 1898.

8x10 black and white photographic print of the rescue of Major Reynolds' Battalion of Marines from the foundering steamer "Governor"

This collection consists of one letter written from Rear Admiral Christopher Raymond Perry to his son, Raymond Perry Rodgers.