US naval officer (1811–1893) who served as as chief of the Bureau of Navigation and as president of the United States Naval Institute. Printed circular letter, one page, 8 x 10, Navy Department letterhead, October 13, 1865. Letter requesting service records from the Civil War. In part: “Enclosed you will find a blank form, which you are requested to fill up for the use of this Bureau from the orders in your possession, or, if they have been lost, from the most accurate means at your disposal.” Slight separations to edges of mailing folds and scattered toning, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.
