1873 Letterhead Analostan Boat Club Race Washington DC vs Naval Academy Rowing

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Excellent condition. Letter to W H Schuetze about a rowing race between the club and academy. Schuetze naval history is listed below. He finished his career at the rank of Commander.
Schuetze, William H. (William Henry), 1853-1902. Graduated from United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md 1874 Promoted to Ensign 1878 Promoted to Master 1882 Ordered to special duty to search for survivors of the USS Jeannette (ship) arctic expedition and transport to the United States the remains of those who perished 1885 Appointed Midshipman 1885 Promoted to Lieutenant 1885-1886 Mission in Siberia to distribute gifts to individuals who aided survivors in the USS Jeanette (ship) expedition. 1886 Ordered to duty in the Bureau of Navigation 1892 Became Inspector of the Naval Militia 1898 Ordered to the USS Iowa (battleship) during the Spanish-American War 1901 Became superintendent in the Department of Navy Compasses 1902, April 4 Died in Washington, D.C. Scope and Content Note The papers of William H. Schuetze (1853-1902) span the years 1881-1903 and relate primarily to his experience as a member of the mission searching for survivors and remains of the USS Jeanette (ship) arctic expedition, an ill-fated attempt in 1879-1881 to reach the North Pole by ship via a theorized warm-water route from the Pacific Ocean. In addition to activities associated with the rescue mission, the collection also documents acknowledgements of sympathy and gratitude of the United States government to survivors of deceased crew members and to Russian officials.
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