Historical Documents
The following two images depict a letter from J. Winchester, Acting Master of the USS Sumpter to Secretary of the Navy Gideon Wells from April 8, 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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