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W.C. Whitney

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W.C. Whitney
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Document Signed, “W.C. Whitney” as Secretary of the Navy. WILLIAM COLLIN WHITNEY (1841-1904) American political leader, financier and Secretary of the Navy during President Cleveland’s first administration. Countersigned “R.P. Rodgers” as Head of the Naval Intelligence Office  by RAYMOND P. RODGERS (1849-1925) U.S. Naval officer who served as the Head of the Office of Naval Intelligence. One page, 8” x 10” Navy Department letterhead. Washington. August 6, 1885. The document orders its recipient to travel to New York for temporary official business. Naval Pay Office stamp at upper left.  Minor edge wear to right side. Overall Fine.