1900-1901 – An exceptionally detailed archive of U.S. Naval operations in support of allied ground operations during the Boxer Rebellion from the personal files of Admiral Louis Kempf, the commander of the U.S. flotilla in Chinese waters
Ta-ku, China: 1900-1901. This archive from Admiral Kempff’s personal files consists of five densely packed, typed “Bulletins” and letters detailing the U.S. Navy’s participation in the conflict including its ground fighting at Ta-Ku which he personally directed. Over twelve pages of typed text. The documents contain some details not included..... More