The story of the U.S.S. "Yosemite" in 1898, compiled from available records by Joseph S. Stringham.

THE U. S. S. "YOSEMITE"

the United States, and impressed upon the Management the fact that the
United States uniform must be given every privilege that is extended by
public places to civilians. Naturally every officer and member of the crew
admired and respected their commanding officer for this simple, but very
thoughtful act, and I for one have never forgotten it, although I was not
present at the time...."
Rear Admiral William H. Emory died on July 14, 1917, in
the seventy-first year of his age. He had served in the United
States Navy for nearly fifty years, with honor to himself and
credit to his country.-J. S. S.

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