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Norton, Oliver Dwight, 1859-1920

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Report from W. N. McDonell to Howard E. Ames

Report from W. N. McDonell to Howard E. Ames

Assistant surgeon W. N. McDonell reports to Medical Inspector Ames on activities that he and other naval surgeons conducted during the relief efforts in Jamaica following the earthquake. Many Americans in Jamaica have expressed disapproval of the Governor’s handling of the disaster relief efforts, and McDonell agrees with this sentiment. The U.S. Navy eventually established a hospital ashore because of the many requests for assistance it received.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-01-20

Letter from Edwin C. Pendleton to C. H. Davis

Letter from Edwin C. Pendleton to C. H. Davis

Captain Pendleton sends a list of officers who engaged in work in Kingston, Jamaica, following the earthquake. Pendleton reports that the work of these officers and the men under their command merits the highest praise and their conduct was excellent. He notes that “practically the whole ship’s company volunteered for this duty” and at times there were more volunteers than could be employed. Pendleton also lists the names of Americans who left Kingston on the USS Missouri.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-01-20

Letter from George H. McConnon to Edwin C. Pendleton

Letter from George H. McConnon to Edwin C. Pendleton

Dr. McConnon reports on the medical relief he provided to Americans, Englishmen, and natives in Kingston, Jamaica, following the recent earthquake. He went to shore and found Americans who were not injured but fearful of mob violence. He dressed wounds and responded to medical needs as they arose, assisted in resupplying medical stores, and treated patients.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-01-20