American commodore (1773–1843) who commanded the Constitution during the War of 1812. LS, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, February 24, 1820. Hull writes to Lieutenant Colonel John Porter in Portsmouth. In full: “I herewith have the honour to enclose you the Secretary of the Navy’s acceptance of the resignation of Lieutenants Wells and Conklin—which you will be pleased to hand them, in doing so it will be well to direct them not to appear hereafter in the Uniform of a Lieutenant in the Navy of the United States….” The adjacent leaf bears the address panel. Light intersecting folds and slight toning and soiling, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.
