1863-11-16: Franklin, S. R., to A. L. B. Zeraga, A. L. B., Letter
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."U.S.S. Pensacola"...
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| Summary: | 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."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
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