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Congressional Record Accompanying Senate Bill 113: Levy Dropped from the Navy, February 25, 1856 Congressional Record Accompanying Senate Bill 113: Levy Dropped from the Navy, February 25, 1856

This document is a portion of the Congressional Record from the 34th Congress, 1st Session. Dated February 25, 1856, it pertains to Senate Bill 113 and specifically notes the removal of Uriah P. Levy from the Navy. The document's description includes the notation '34ST CONGRESS, 1ST SECESSION'.

Letter of Recommendation from Uriah P. Levy to Isaac Toucey for Midshipman Reed, Kittery, Maine, July 18, 1860 Letter of Recommendation from Uriah P. Levy to Isaac Toucey for Midshipman Reed, Kittery, Maine, July 18, 1860

Autograph letter signed by Uriah P. Levy, dated July 18, 1860, written in Kittery, Maine. Levy, a prominent U.S. Navy officer, writes a letter of recommendation to Isaac Toucey, Secretary of the Navy, for Midshipman Reed who served under Levy on the USS Macedonian. The letter is written in Levy's hand and is considered one of his last official letters.

Printed Letter from Uriah P. Levy to his Friends, 1855 Printed Letter from Uriah P. Levy to his Friends, 1855

Printed broadside letter from Captain Uriah P. Levy, late of the U.S. Navy, to his friends. The letter discusses Levy's problems in the Navy and includes a copy of a letter from J.C. Dobbin of the Navy. The envelope is addressed in Levy's hand to General Aaron Ward in Westchester, NY. Published in New York, New York in 1855.

Receipt for Pay, Uriah P. Levy, United States Navy Yard, New York, New York, May 3, 1855 Receipt for Pay, Uriah P. Levy, United States Navy Yard, New York, New York, May 3, 1855

A signed receipt from Uriah P. Levy acknowledging payment from J. Geo. Harris of the United States Navy Yard in New York City on May 3, 1855. The receipt mentions Levy's pay from the U.S. Naval Shipyard.

Report on Naval Affairs Committee, May 29, 1844 Report on Naval Affairs Committee, May 29, 1844

This is a congressional record from May 29, 1844, focusing on a report from the Naval Affairs Committee. The document was part of the work of David Levy Yulee, a Florida Senator, after he changed his name. The report likely addresses naval matters, though the specific content requires further examination.

Trade Card for Jacob Weinheimer, Furniture Dealer Trade Card for Jacob Weinheimer, Furniture Dealer

This trade card, part two of a set, advertises Jacob Weinheimer, a furniture dealer located at 49 N. Salina Street, Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a detailed illustration of a naval battle during the Civil War. The USS Merrimac, a Confederate ironclad, is prominently featured in the scene. The back of the card is blank.

United States Navy Yard Bank Draft, Pensacola, Florida, June 2, 1838 United States Navy Yard Bank Draft, Pensacola, Florida, June 2, 1838

Bank draft issued by the United States Navy Yard, Pensacola, Florida, on June 2, 1838. Draft number 61, payable to the order of Geo. Brown for $156 at the Commercial Bank of New Orleans. The draft is stamped "Paid" and signed by Henry Etting, Purser. This is a rare example of Florida-related currency.