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Gideon Welles

Gideon Welles

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Gideon Welles

Civil War–dated partly-printed LS, one page, 8 x 9.75, Navy Department letterhead, January 23, 1863. Welles informs Walter Sargent of the USS Release that he has “permission to report to Commodore Montgomery Commandant of the Navy Yard at Boston for examination as to your qualifications for the position of Acting Ensign in the Navy of the United States.” In very good condition, with slight separations to mailing folds, light scattered foxing and toning, and binding holes to left border. RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #404 - Ended March 13, 2013