Defence Of Com Charles Wilkes U S N Late Acting Rear Admiral In Command Of The West India Squadron

by Charles Wilkes

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56pp. Gathered signatures, stitched. Last leaf detached, first four leaves slighty soiled, uniform browning. Good. EBERSTADT 155:207. DAB XX, p.217. Item #354273 Charles Wilkes' defense against charges of insubordination, disrespect, disobedience, and behavior unbecoming an officer stemming from his short temper and repeated personal conflicts with the Naval Department. While serving as acting rear admiral in the West Indies during the Civil

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