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McLean Research Associates is dedicated to presenting little known facts about the US Navy in the Civil War, presentations on a myriad of astronomical topics,STEM workshops, and letterboxing.

In commemoration of the 160 years since the Civil War - or more appropriately in the vernacular of the day - The War of the Slaveholders' Rebellion - we are featuring a quote and picture of the day from the Naval Records

RADM John L Warden, much beloved first command o f the USS Monitor

Fri Jun 23 1865

CDR Stephen P Trenchard, USS Rhode Island, writes SECNAV "As there appears to be no further necessity for the detention of the Galatea, she has been directed to proceed to New York.
There has been no change in the condition of affairs here since communicating with the Department on the 13th instant. The Government troops are said to be getting guns into position, although an immediate attack on the town is not anticipated. The rebel force has diminished in numbers and enthusiasm. H. B. M. S. Lily, Commander Heneage, has arrived here for the protection of British interests. I should think that one vessel here would be ample to protect American interests. Nothing has yet been heard of the Tahoma."

SECNAV writes SECWAR "I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 17th instant, and its enclosure, and to inform you that instructions have been given to arrest further naval expeditions or seizures of property by naval officers on the coast of North Carolina."

RADM Henry K Thatcher, West Gulf Squadron, writes SECNAV "I have the honor to report to the Department that the U. S. S. Lackawanna sailed from Pensacola on the 21st instant for New York. Captain Emmons had orders to report to the Navy Department by letter."

SECNAV writes RADM Samuel P Lee, Mississippi Squadron, "From your telegram of the 19th instant, in reply to the Departments of that date, it would appear that the latter was confused or not fully understood by you. I therefore had it repeated and now enclose you a copy of it. It seems to cover all the matters not disposed of relative to laying up the squadron and providing for the guns, stores, etc., to be taken out of the vessels. No ammunition, loaded shells, or combustible matter is to be allowed to remain in any of the vessels not in commission. It is presumed there is ample room for stowing such articles on Jefferson Barracks Reserve (not at the arsenal), where suitable covering for them can in a short time be provided."

Teachers and Educators - we have several Civil War presentations covering the US Navy throughout the Civil War which include our portable museum, Submarines, and key naval and land battles. Check out our Civil War section for more details. We also have several presentations on astronomy for all age groups

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