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 Series

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
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James Madison Building, LM 101
Washington, DC 20540-4683
(202) 707-5387