Box 1
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Orion Ashenfelter papers
A collection of nineteen letters written by Orion Ashenfelter to his family while on his tour of duty in the U.S. Navy, which began on January 29, 1900. Included in these letters is an eyewitness account of events during the Boxer Rebellion in China.
Ashenfelter to Mother and Father, 1900 March 28
Letter written by Orion, addressed to his mother and father. Orion writes to his family to inform them that he received both of their letters and greatly enjoyed reading them. In addition, he mentions that he received a letter from Hellen and Bob. Orion writes that he is not bad at target practice and made 18 out of 25 at 100 yards. He says that he does not receive nearly as many letters as some of the other guys and asks that Fred and Bob to write more often.
Norfolk, VA to Mother and Father, 1900 April 4
Norfolk, VA, 1900 April 19
Letter written by Orion Ashenfelter, to his mother and father. Orion responds to his parent’s letter and lets them know that he received their letter and the dollar bill that they sent him. He tell his parents about a fight that broke out with a marine on board. He says he has been awaiting every day for the Buffalo and that can’t wait until she arrives.
Fayle Azore Islands, 1900 May 19
Gilbraltar, 1900 May 24
Letter written by Orion, addressed to his entire family. He informs his mother and father that he has arrived in Gilbraltar. He aks his mother to tell Bob that he met “that boy” and that he dressed their ship with flags. He writes that at noon every ship will fire a gun for each year that their queen has lived. He ends his letter and tells his mother that he will send her an additional letter in which he fully describes the beauty of Azores after he has had his liberty onshore.
Valleta Malta Islands, 1900 June 29
Taku, China, 1900 August 5
Letter written by Orion Ashenfelter to his family, he says he is writing to them because although he hasn’t received their letters, he wants them to know where he is and that he is safe. He says that he feels lonely as many of the men are being transferred to different boats, including himself. Orion lets them know that he is to be transferred to one of the smallest boats in the Navy, the “Nashville” who was the first to fire the first shot during the Spanish war.