Life of Charles Henry Davis, Rear Admiral, 1807-1877


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REAR-ADMIRAL CHARLES HENRY DAV


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Life of Charles Henry Davis, Rear Admiral, 1807-1877


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This book offers a detailed look into the life and achievements of Charles Henry Davis, an important figure in the history of the United States Navy. Spanning from Davis's early life in Massachusetts to his service during the Civil War and beyond, this biography captures the experiences of a remarkable man in a tumultuous time. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.







Life of Charles Henry Davis


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Life of Charles Henry Davis: Rear Admiral (Abridged, Annotated)


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This biography of Rear Admiral Davis by his son fills in a needed chapter in American Civil War naval history. Admiral Davis played an important role in the western campaigns on the Mississippi, at Memphis and at Vicksburg. He worked against the blockade runners and was appointed to the Bureau of Navigation.His son, also Charles, served as Chief Intelligence Officer of the Office of Naval Intelligence from September 1889 to August 1892. One of his daughters married Senator Henry Cabot Lodge.