Series
Found in:
Manuscript Division
Records of the Navy Department, 1805-1878
Conditions Governing Access
The papers of Gideon Welles are open to research. Many collections are stored off-site and advance notice is needed to retrieve these items for research use. Researchers are advised to contact the Manuscript Reading Room prior to visiting.
Scope and Content Note
Letters of application and recommendation for appointed commissions, memoranda, documents, and reports from the office of the secretary of the navy.
Dates
- Creation: 1805-1878
Access and Restrictions
The papers of Gideon Welles are open to research. Many collections are stored off-site and advance notice is needed to retrieve these items for research use. Researchers are advised to contact the Manuscript Reading Room prior to visiting.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Container Range
Box: 27-29 Reel: 26-29
Part of the Manuscript Division Repository
Contact:
Manuscript Reading Room
101 Independence Ave, SE
James Madison Building, LM 101
Washington, DC 20540-4683
(202) 707-5387
Manuscript Reading Room
101 Independence Ave, SE
James Madison Building, LM 101
Washington, DC 20540-4683
(202) 707-5387