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Raymond P. Rodgers

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Raymond P. Rodgers
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Two documents concerning RAYMOND P. RODGERS (1849-1925) U.S. Naval officer who served as the Head of the Office of Naval Intelligence. 1) Partially Printed Navy Department document. One page, 8” x 10”. June 28, 1873. The document reads, in part: “The President of the United States, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, having appointed you a Lieutenant in the Navy ... I have the pleasure to inclose herewith your commission, dated 27th January 1873, the receipt of which you will acknowledge ... “ Some soiling at left and upper edges. Overall Very Good. 2) Manuscript Document. One page,  7 3/4” x 9 7/8”. U.S. Naval Academy. August 15, 1874. The document grants Rodgers leave from the U.S. Naval Academy. Tear at center. Soiling and glue residue at left. Overall Good. These two items are accompanied by “U.S. Navy Regulation Circular No 86.”  Three pages, 5”  x 8”. Navy Department, Washington. September 10, 1891. The circular concerns “Reports on the Fitness of Officers.” Pin holes at upper left. Stain from paper clip at left. One red pencil mark. Overall Good.