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    Seeking Secretary of Navy Order to select Pacific coast naval yard

    William Stick Newbie
    William Stick Jul 3, 2019 1:51 PM

      My understanding is that on January 15, 1852, Secretary of Navy, William Alexander Graham ordered a Naval Commission to select a site for a Naval Yard on the Pacific Coast of the United States. Commodore D. Sloat along with Commodore C. Ringgold, Simon F. Blunt and William P.S. Sanger (former overseer of construction of Drydock Number One, Norfolk Naval Shipyard) were appointed to this commission.

       

      Specifically, I am curious to know if a copy of the actual order from Sec. Graham still exists, along with any additional supporting documents regarding the work of the selection commission.

       

      Thanks!

      Scott Stick

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        • Re: Seeking Secretary of Navy Order to select Pacific coast naval yard
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          rsimons Expert Jul 18, 2019 11:41 AM (in response to William Stick)

          Dear Mr. Stick,

           

          Thank you for posting your request on History Hub!

           

          National Archives Microfilm Publication No. M977: Navy Department General Orders and Circulars, 1798-1862 (2 rolls) may contain the information you seek. M977 is available for viewing at the National Archives at Washington, DC (RDT1) and the National Archives at Atlanta (RE-AT). These records have not been digitized.

           

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