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Folder 4: Account of Action Taken on USS Preble, 1860 March

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Identifier: Folder 4

Scope and Contents

Relates to a story of Whittle's first action in the United States Navy, when he was serving as a midshipman on the USS Preble. The action occured off Anton Lizardo near Vera Cruz, Mexico and involved U.S. Naval vessels and two steamships flying no flag whose objective was to assist General Miramon in his rebellion against President Juarez of Mexico. The two vessels sailed from Havana, Cuba

Dates

  • 1860 March

Extent

From the Collection: 1.40 Linear Feet

Conditions Governing Access

Open to researchers without restrictions.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

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Repository Details

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