Kelly Miller's history of the world war for human right; being an intensely human and brilliant account of the world war and why and for what purpose America and the allies are fighting and the important part taken by the Negro, including the horrors and wonders of modern warfare, the new and strange devices, . THE NEGRO IN THE NAVY. 561 which time he was retired, after serving thirty years inthe navy of the United States. The following letter wasaddressed to him by the secretary of the navy upon thisoccasion: The department desires to congratulate you uponthe completion of thirty years
Kelly Miller's history of the world war for human right; being an intensely human and brilliant account of the world war and why and for what purpose America and the allies are fighting and the important part taken by the Negro, including the horrors and wonders of modern warfare, the new and strange devices, . THE NEGRO IN THE NAVY. 561 which time he was retired, after serving thirty years inthe navy of the United States. The following letter wasaddressed to him by the secretary of the navy upon thisoccasion: The department desires to congratulate you uponthe completion of thirty years service in the navy. Thefact that you started as an apprentice and now retire asa chief petty officer, your several honorable discharges andgood conduct medals, show that you were a valuable manin the upbuilding of the navy, and w7hile the departmentis glad to know7 that you will now enjoy the benefits ofthe retirement law, yet it regrets very much to see youretire from active life in the navy. The department hopesthat you will always take a lively interest in naval affairs,and wishes you many years of good health and usefulness. OTHER INSTANCES. Another very interesting character of the navy duringthis period wras Mr. C. D. Tippett of Washington D. C,who enlisted in the navy in 1875, and who served honor-abl
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