Historical Documents
The following image depicts a letter from Samuel Eakins, Acting Master of the USS Alligator to Secretary of the Navy Gideon Wells from April 9, 1863, reporting the Alligator's loss at sea. Provided by Commander Richard Poole, USN, and EMCS (SS) Jim Christley, USN (ret), the original is available at the National Archives and Records Service.

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