Jenkins, Thornton A. (1811-1893) to John B. Marchand
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02680.21 Author/Creator: Jenkins, Thornton A. (1811-1893) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 February 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 24.7 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy
Report on his naval actions. Explains his recent movements, and discusses those of Admiral Franklin Buchanan, the commander of Confederate ships in Mobile Bay. Says his ship will be at the Pensacola Naval Yards for repairs. Written on board the U.S.S. Richmond, during the blockade of Mobile, Alabama. Jenkins was a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy.
Thornton A. Jenkins was a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy.
John B. Marchand was an officer in the United States Navy. He captained the steamer "Memphis" during the Paraguay expedition, served as Captain of the U.S.S. Lackawanna during the Civil War, later promoted to Commodore.
Dear Marchand,
[] not have returned had [] learned from the Gunner of the Jasmine [that] the Hartford was not here yesterday morning. The Admiral knows as [] you & I & as he does not think it necessary to come & as he told me to stay & do my work at Pensacola I shall return at daylight or the evening or during the eight perhaps and finish the work that had to be left. I could [] of my anchor just as I was almost leaving and [shant] have [] & but in 8 guage [] winds I shall be able to get back before the [] many [] be back on Tuesday. There are a precious [] of the lazy [] & humbugs at the Pensacola Navy Yard. I want to have [] today. If Buchanan makes any demonstration do let me know as the [] I want to have a look at him. If I could [] learn [] I would be []. When I got your note for which I was much obliged I have [] off at [] the round & got up steam as soon as I could. [] regret having [] & as it is handy I shall [].
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