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RARE GROUP OF CONFEDERATE NAVAL DOCUMENTS &

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RARE GROUP OF CONFEDERATE NAVAL DOCUMENTS &

LETTERS, 1861-1865, FOR CAPT. JOEL S. KENNARD (1819-1901).
131. Feb. 13, 1864, W.W Hunter to Kennard, enter William (colored) landsman & new pilot of Isondiga, attached is note (April 4, 1864) from Jno. Cunningham stating “William has permission to draw his own pay”
132. Feb. 5, 1864, Hunter to Kennard, Discharge Hugh Judge from CSN.
133. Feb. 15, 1864, Kennard to paymaster, why men have not been paid for month of January.
134. Feb. 27, 1864, Hunter to Kennard, Finish work on Isondiga, move to Fort Bartow..be ready..guard and defend bridge & approaches.
135. Feb. 27, 1864, Hunter to Kennard, Discharge R.G. Jackson from Naval Service.
136. March 4, 1864, Kennard’s "Copy" Gen. Hugh Mercer, Govt. Steamer [blockade runner] with valuable cargo expected nightly…assistance if attacked
137. March 4, 1864, Hunter to Kennard, forward above letter and states do whatever in your power to act.
138. March 6, 1864, “retained copy” Kennard to Hunter, charges against Assist. Engineer G.W. Daly, forward to Navy Dept.
139. [March 6, 1864] witness statements concerning charges in letter above..drunkenness on duty.
140. March 14, 1864, Hunter to Kennard, inspection of all provisions & stores. CONDITION: good overall. (02-17731-14/JS). $2,000-3,000.