Chief engineer for the US Navy (1827–1876) who assisted with the design of the Navy's first ironclad, the USS Monitor. Civil War–dated handwritten pass, signed “Alban C. Stimers, General Inspector,” one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 6, Iron Clad Steamers letterhead, December 15, 1862. In full: “Please pass the bearer Mr. A. L. Holley on board any of the Monitor Iron Clads now building.” Intersecting folds and show-through from mounting remnants to reverse, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.
