Union naval officer. ALS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, USS Commodore McDonough, March 14, 1863. Letter to surgeon Henry F. McSherry, stationed aboard the USS Wabash. In part: “We are expecting every day to hear that every thing is ready at ‘Port Royal’ for the grand attack. The Iron Clads are so long coming out that I should think the ‘Admiral’ would be discouraged…the Rebels have sent quite a number of troops from Charleston to Savannah to assist there, as they undoubtedly think that City will be the first attacked. The Rebels have fitted the ‘Isaac Smith’ out and the other day she was seen in ‘Light House Inlet’ towing rafts (supposed to have guns on) around the harbor.” Bacon has also drawn a primitive sketch of a hotel in New Orleans. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, filled out in Bacon’s hand. RR Auction COA.
