When the Merrimac was fitted out as the ironclad Virginia, he was assigned to that vessel as a gunner, and directed a gun crew of fourteen men during that historic combat with the Monitor in Hampton Roads. ALS signed “H. H. Marmaduke,” one page, 5 x 8, January 13. Letter written to a Major in Marmaduke’s difficult to decipher hand. In part, “I am returning to you the memorial tribute to George Ingnahouse signed by Kerrganford and myself - we both consider it as appropriate and excellent.” In fine condition, with heavy vertical crease and some light edge toning. R&R COA.
