Anecdotes of Public Men, Volume 2Harper, 1881 - Statesmen |
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Page 11
... Admiral Farragut's captains ; and it was always very agreea- ble to sit by and hear Nye , who himself grew rapidly in the es- teem and confidence of his country , relate this simple story , and especially the success which had crowned ...
... Admiral Farragut's captains ; and it was always very agreea- ble to sit by and hear Nye , who himself grew rapidly in the es- teem and confidence of his country , relate this simple story , and especially the success which had crowned ...
Page 94
... Admiral D. D. Porter , several years ago , when that production was revealed . The case was extremely delicate , and many of the generous Admiral's enemies expected that it would lead to a complete alienation between him and General ...
... Admiral D. D. Porter , several years ago , when that production was revealed . The case was extremely delicate , and many of the generous Admiral's enemies expected that it would lead to a complete alienation between him and General ...
Page 200
... Admiral David Glascoe Farragut . He had returned some months before from his splendid European cruise in the frigate Franklin , and General Grant seized the first occasion to honor the hero who had made our flag almost as victorious on ...
... Admiral David Glascoe Farragut . He had returned some months before from his splendid European cruise in the frigate Franklin , and General Grant seized the first occasion to honor the hero who had made our flag almost as victorious on ...
Page 201
... Admiral David D. Porter , now a 9 * ADMIRAL FARRAGUT . 201 in any other party, though I am not a ...
... Admiral David D. Porter , now a 9 * ADMIRAL FARRAGUT . 201 in any other party, though I am not a ...
Page 202
... Admiral Joseph Smith , Commodore Du- pont , Admiral Turner , the two Goldsboroughs , Commodores Reynolds , Rogers , and Mullaney , belonged to the same school . Removed from the disputes of the hour or of the land , they are an ...
... Admiral Joseph Smith , Commodore Du- pont , Admiral Turner , the two Goldsboroughs , Commodores Reynolds , Rogers , and Mullaney , belonged to the same school . Removed from the disputes of the hour or of the land , they are an ...
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