W. W. Buchanan
4 documents
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Waiting Patiently for a Decision of the Secretary of the Navy
Buchanan laments that he has yet to hear from the Secretary of the Navy and wants be relieved from a state of suspence more intolerable than total rejection. He has been nominated for the Surgeoncy of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) -
Soliciting for the Surgeoncy of New York
In discussing his solicitation for the surgeoncy of New York, Dr. Bunchanan argues that for medical officers the place of seniority should never apply and would indeed be a despicable scale for the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) -
Launching of the Frigate "President"
Buchanan discusses the launching of the frigate "President" and encourages adoption by the Army and Navy of a new form of tourniquet.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) -
Appointing the Surgeon of the "Adams"
Mr. Davis has been transferred to the "New York." Mr. Dodge, his mate, has been appointed surgeon of the "Adams" contrary to the wishes of Captain Robinson of the "Adams," who wanted Buchanan as his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
