William Ballard Preston was an American politician who served as a Confederate States Senator from Virginia from February 18, 1862, until his death in November. He previously served as the 19th United States Secretary of the Navy from 1849 to 1850. He is also the cousin of William Campbell Preston and William Preston.
Mr. Preston, Secretary of the Navy, to Commodore Sloat, commandant navy-yard [Telegram.] Navy Department, May 15, 1850. Commodore J. D. Sloat, Commandant Navy Yara, Portsmouth, Virginia: Prepare the United States…
Mr. Preston, Secretary of the Navy, to Commodore Downes, commandant navy-yard. [Telegram.] Navy Department, May 15, 1850. Commodore John Downes, Commandant Navy-Yard, Charlestown, Massachusetts: Report by telegraph the arrival at…
Mr. Preston, Secretary of the Navy, to Captain Newton, United States Navy. Navy Department, May 16, 1850. [Telegram.] Captain John T. Newton, Commanding Navy-Yard, Pensacola, Florida: The Germ an town…
[670] *Mr. Preston, Secretary of the Navy, to the President Navy Department, May 25, 1850. Sir: I have the honor to transmit, herewith inclosed, copies of all correspondence and orders…