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service. visiting Europe in the interest Of
the latter IN 1875 During the Mexican war
he served on the ships Germantown and
Relief. and was present at the capture Of
Tuspan and Tubasco
He was promoted commander In Septem-
Der, 1856. and given command Of the Prebls
in the expedition to Paraguay in 1853 after
which he vent to the caribbean see In
search Of nlibusters
In conjunction with Capt William p.
smith he was instrumental In saving the
forts at Key West and Dry Tortugas from
falling into the hands Of an expedition
that was sent from New Orleans before
the cfvA war was openly begun.
During the War of the Rebellion.
While secretary OF the light house board
IN 1851 he performed a number OF important
and secret services for President Lincoln
He was promoted captain July l6, 1862 and
took part IN the engagements at Coggtn's
Point James river. and at City Point In ls62
also IN the blockade OF Mobile river.
He was fleet captain and chief of stan Of
Faraguts squadron In the Mississippi COM
mandIng the Hartford at the passing of
Port Hudson and Grand Gulf batteries. He
mad encounters with the enemy at various
points on the river. was wounded on board
the Monongahela. in action with the artil-
at college Poin M,ss ns sney yv June snd s
the capture Of Port Hudson was in chief
command of tho naval forces Admiral Far
before
necessary business to New Orleans. In the
blockade OF Mobile In 1854 he commanded
the Richmond and the second division of
In command in Mobile bay till February,
1854 when he was ordered to the James
river. and remained there until after the
HIS Subsequent career was more quiet but
was OF considerable value to the govern
ment he was promoted through the vari-
Gus grades to the final rank OF rear admiral
which appointment he received July IL
1870. and under which he commanded the
Asiatic station until he retired on December
was in connection with the naval exhibit at
the philadelphia centennial.
Admiral FafraEuts Compliment.
Admiral Farragut paid Admiral Jenkins
nigh compliment In his report to the Navy
Department August L. 1854 saying:
Before closing this report there is one
other officer Of squadron Of whom 1 feel
bound to speak. Gait. T. A. Jenkins Of the
Richmond. who was formerly my chief of
stan, not because Of his having held that
DO his duty to the government and now
takes the same interest in the fleet as when
he stood in that relation to me. He is also
the commanding off1cer OF the second d.
vision of my squadron, and. as such, has
shown ability and the most untiring zeal
He carries out the spirit OF one Of Lord
Collingwoods best sayings: Not 70 be
afraid Of doing too much: those who are
seldom do as much as they ought ] feel
! should not be doing my duty did not call
the attention of the department to an off,
Ger who has performed all his various du-
ties with so much zeal and fidelity.
Admiral Jenkins was a lifelong democrat
and when Mr.. Cleveland. whom he greatly
admired. was first inaugurated, though he
was old and feeble he put on hi: full dress
given to the officers OF the army and navy
for the first time in a number OF yearA
Inducements to Go south.
When the war commenced the late Albert
Gallatin Jenkins then a member Of Con-
gress from Virginia sent for his Young
kinsman, then Capt. Thornton jenkins and
begged him to cast his fortunes with hts
native state Of Virginia Congressman Jen-
kins offered to use his influence with Jefrer-
son Davis to give him command OF the con-
All Inducements were unavailins. Thorn
ton Jenkins undertaking reply was THAI he
was going to fight for Virginia under the
untin1eiy death Of Gen. Albert G. SJenkins
who was shot at the battle Of Roanoke was
a source Of deep regret to the late admiral.
Liant members Of his family.
Admiral jenkins was an omnivercus
reader and a graceful writer. Untn he was
taken sick he bought all the new books. and
was wen posted In what was going on In
his own profession, In science and IN htera-
ture.
He has q large family connection In the
ton.
His Family.
His oldest daughter. Virginia. II the wife
of Col. Peter c. Hams. United States army
younger daughter Is the wife Of Lieut.
Geo. Converse. United States army. These
have been autographed for and are sxpected
tonight or tomorrow.
He was twice married. Two daughters
by his first wife. four daughters and two
sons by his second wife survive him
He was member OF the Episcopal
Church. and years ago was q member Of
the vestry OF St. Johns. this city He was
generous to a fault. as gentle and court
eous as he was brave. and his boss will
be deeply felt by a large circle of friends
and relatives many of whom have been the
recipients Of his bounty and his influence
Admiral Jenkins was q direct descendant
OF Judge David Jenkins Of wallingford
Castle Wales. Cntil a few months ago he
Kept up a regular correspondence with his
welsh kindred. among whom are Vice Al
miral Robert Jenkins Of the royal navy
ana Sir John Jenkins OF La Grange
Yellow Fever at Pensacola.
The Escambia county. Fla, board of
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