Confederate naval commander who was captain of the famous commerce raider CSS Alabama, taking a record sixty-nine prizes. Ink signature, “R. Semmes,” on an off-white 4 x 1.5 lightly-lined slip, clipped from the closing of a letter, with a sentiment in a secretarial hand. Accompanied by an original carte-de-visite portrait. In fine condition, with tape to top and bottom edge, which could be matted out. RRAuction COA.
