US naval officer (1819–1892) who served in the Mexican-American War, the American Civil War, and as superintendent of the Naval Academy. LS, one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 10, Navy Department letterhead, March 25, 1873. Letter to Chief Engineer William W. W. Wood. In part: “On the reporting of your relief…you will regard yourself detached from the Navy Yard, New York, proceed to Washington City, and report, in person, at the Department.” Expected stamps and notations, some scattered feathering to ink, and a horizontal fold through signature, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by an original unsigned carte-de-visite. RR Auction COA.
