A LETTER FROM HON. THOS. H. BENTON, TO COMMODORE STEWART, ON THE ACTION OF THE NAVY BOARD.
[np:]: 1856. 12mo, 10pp. Disbound, lightly tanned, Very Good. In this scarce pamphlet Benton explains his opposition to the law that has separated many distinguished officers from the Navy, as part of the Navy's planned reduction in force. The "odious and trackless secrecy of the proceeding" is especially objectionable. Because..... More