The National tribune., 1901-07-18
REAR.ADMIRAL SCHLEY HONoRED.
A Medal Presented to Him by the Associated
Veterans of Farragut,s Fleet.

Rear-Admiral Schley, who saw service un-
der Admiral Farragut during the civil war,
has been presented n medal by the Associated
Veterans of Farragut's Fleet. The CORE.
spondence between the officers of the Asso-
citation and Rear-Admiral Schley will be of
interest to all shipmates.
ASSOCIATED VETERANS OF FARRAGUT-s FLEET
New York, July l, 1901
Rear-Admlral W. S. SchIey, U. s. n.
Dear Sir and Shipmate: We take pleasure
In presenting you with the Farragut medal
the insignia of your old Alma Mater-as a
token of our high esteem for you as an officer
and also in recognition of your illustrs- IS
services In the Spanish American War and on
board of the brave old Winona at the capture
OF New Orleans, for which yOu received. with
brother officers, the congratulations of the
Navy Department, the Government and the
country for courage and daring In letters
from Washington, dated May 10, 1862 Farra-
gut, In speaking Of his officers after his great
victories on the Mississippi said: "We
started with few good officers of exper-
ience, but shall end with some OF the best in
the world" The history of the late war with
Spain, In which so many of his pupils added
new glory to their already brilliant records
has shown that the great Admiral was cor
rect in his judgment.
As survivors of the "grand old fleet that
did so much In helping to keep this one of
the most masterful of the powers of the
world, we cherish our souvenirs, our memen-
toes, and our records and wear with pride
the cross of honor dedicated to the glory Of
the West Gulf Squadron, which will remain
lasting memory after we have all passed
away.
With love and loyalty, we remain, frater-
nally yours
THE ASSOCIATED VETERANS OF FAR
RAGUT'S FLEET,
j. p. HOLLAND, Secretary.
Great Neck, L. l., N. y July 4, 1901.
My Dear Sir: Please convey to my COM
rades and shipmates of the Associated Vet
Grams of Farragut's Fleet my sincere thanks
for the. high honor they have done me in
presenting me a gold medal. bearing the
efiigy of our great Admiral David Glasgow
FarraGut. | am delighted to have been one
of his pupils In the days of "Auld Lang
Syne," and to have learned from him the art
of war; and to have done enough to have
deserved to wear medal bearing his grand
old face voted to me unanimously by those
who were associated with him, as / was, in
one Of the fercest and bloodlest wars of mod
ern days. 1t is an honor that my children
and their children will love to dwell upon
when j In my turn have gone to take my
place with our great Captain where envy
ings cease and strifes unknown.
The greatest joy Of my long service has
been that | have served faithfully with no
stand for home and for country, and have
believed in that camraderie which comes
from common exposure to common dam
gers, from the Admiral Commanding to the
man behind the gun or before the furnace
who are all alike in sharing perils or glory.
Wishing my comrades, companions and
friends many days of happiness yet to enjoy
the honors they won under and for the old
lag am my dear friends very truly yours
w. S. SCHLEY.
James p. Holland, Esq. Secretary Asso-
ciated Veterans Of Farragut's Fleet.