American commodore (1773–1843) who commanded the Constitution during the War of 1812. LS, one page, 7.75 x 9.5, April 29, 1819. Hull writes from the Charleston Navy Yard to Commodore John Rodgers, President of the Navy Board in Washington. In part: “[The arrival of a ship] will enable me to employ a considerable number of hands to advantage so that in all this summer the ship will be in a good state of forwardness. I therefore take the liberty of requesting that the beams may be ordered before the fall that we may not be detained for the want of them. I should also be pleased to be informed whether hackmatac [a type of tree] knees are to be used for the upper deck that they may be procured in season….” In very good condition, with light intersecting folds, mild wrinkling and soiling, a few stray ink marks, and marginal tear. The signature is clear, dark, and unaffected. R&R COA.
