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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02680.02 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents relating to John B. Marchand, an officer in the United States Navy |
| Title | John B. Marchand to Thomas ap Catesby Jones stating his desire to be detached from his ship and denying accusations of "gold mania" |
| Date | 8 October 1849 |
| Author | Marchand, John B. (fl. 1849) |
| Recipient | Jones, Thomas ap Catesby |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Marchand states his desire to be detached from his ship and copies an earlier letter of his to support his case. Since he has served three years and his ship is about to "almost circumnavigate the globe," believes he is entitled to instead return to the United States. Also displeased with his current rank and treatment in relation to other officers. On the last three pages of the letter, copies other letters of his own that support his case. Many of these involve Jones' accusation against Marchand of insubordination and being involved in "gold mania," which Marchand denies. Written on board the U.S.S. St. Mary's. |
| Subjects | Navy Maritime Military History Military Law Gold Rush American West |
| People | Marchand, John B. (John Bonnett) (1808-1875) Jones, Thomas ap Catesby (1790-1858) |
| Place written | San Francisco, California |
| Theme | Naval & Maritime |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1860-1945 |
| Additional Information | Thomas ap Catesby Jones was commander of the United States Navy in the Pacific. Jones would later be court martialed for oppressing his junior officers. John B. Marchand was an officer in the United States Navy. He captained the steamer "Memphis" during the Paraguay expedition, served as Captain of the U.S.S. Lackawanna during the Civil War, later promoted to Commodore. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era: 1860-1945 |
| Civil War: Recipient Relationship | Comrade |