Confederate Secretary of the Navy (1812–1873). Civil War-dated LS signed “S. R. Mallory,” one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 9.75, Confederate State Navy Department letterhead, June 11, 1861. Letter to paymaster John de Bree. In part: “Report in person to the Department to take charge of the office of purchase and contracts of provisions, clothing, and coal for the Navy.” In fine condition, with some slight brushes and mild mirroring to ink. RR Auction COA.
