Rodgers, John (1773-1838) to Isaac Mayo
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04604.10 Author/Creator: Rodgers, John (1773-1838) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 October 1827 Pagination: 2 p. ; 25 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Marked Private. Captain Rodgers writes to Lieutenant Mayo who is in Annapolis, Maryland. Says Secretary of the Navy Southard is about to appoint a lieutenant to superintend the naval school just established on board the frigate "Guerriere" at Norfolk, Virginia. State the pay will be equal to that of a Lieutenant Commander. Informs Mayo he will be appointed if he desires the post. Signed note on verso by Mayo says "It was kind in the old Comr. to remember me - but I declined the offer..." Says Rodgers' good opinion of him is quite a compliment.
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