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1863-11-16: Franklin, S. R., to A. L. B. Zeraga, A. L. B., Letter

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1863-11-16: Franklin, S. R., to A. L. B. Zeraga, A. L. B., Letter

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Title	1863-11-16: Franklin, S. R., to A. L. B. Zeraga, A. L. B., Letter
Creator	Franklin, S. R. (Samuel Rhoades)
LC Subject Headings	United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 Franklin, S. R. (Samuel Rhoades) United States. Navy. West Gulf Squadron
EOA Categories	History -- 1838-1874: Sectionalism, the Civil War and Reconstruction Peoples -- Military Life Government & Politics -- Military
Description	This collection consists of an order issued by U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander Samuel R. Franklin, fleet captain of the West Gulf Blockading Squadron during the Civil War. The order commands A. L. B. Zerega, captain of the U.S.S. Antona, to make changes to his signal book.
Digital Publisher	Auburn University Libraries
Date	1863-11-16
Original Format	1 letter, 1 page
Type	Text
Format	PDF
Original Item ID	RG 1124, Box 1, Folder 22
Rights	This image is the property of the Auburn University Libraries and is intended for non-commercial use. Users of the image are asked to acknowledge the Auburn University Libraries. For information about obtaining high-resolution copies of this and other images in this collection, please contact the Auburn University Libraries Special Collections & Archives Department at archives@auburn.edu or (334) 844-1732.
Language	eng
File Name	18631116 Franklin to Zeraga letter.pdf
Collection	John and Faye Vick Collection
Repository	Auburn University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives.
Submitted by	McRae, David R.; Coates, Midge
Transcript	"U.S.S. Pensacola" New Orleans Nov 16th 1863. Sir Be pleased to make the following additions and alterations to your signal book— Signal Numbers Names of Vessels 180 Tecumseh 181 Shawmut Name of vessel “Willet Rowe” change to “Iris” “ “ “ “Albert Degroat” “ “ “Snow drop” “ “ “ “Hippodame” “ “ “Hydrangea” [Str?] “Port Royals Pendants & Sights Day [Drawing--triangular blue pennant with white cross] Night [Drawing--three red circles connected by a line] By, order Commodore Bell Respectfully S. R. Franklin Fleet Captain Actg Master A. L. B Zeraga Commdgn US.S. “Antona” New Orleans