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DAHLGREN, JOHN A.

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DAHLGREN, JOHN A.
(1809 - 1870) Union rear admiral and inventor of the cannon which bore his name. He also commanded the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron. A.L.S. ""J. A. Dahlgren"" adding rank on U.S. Navy Yard letterhead, 1p. 4to., Washington, Aug. 16, 1869, in part: ""àI have to inform you that there are no boys needed for the service at this yard at present. If G.W. Gipson therein referred to is a seaman he may be enlisted if he passes the necessary examination"". Very good.