Rear Admiral in the US Navy (1797–1878) who served from the War of 1812 through the Civil War. Partly-printed DS, signed “H. Paulding Cmdt,” one page, 8 x 9.75, April 21, 1863. Naval order for Engineer Nelson H. Lawton to report to Paulding “for duty on the Boiler experiment of the Steam Sloop San Jacinto.” Signed at the conclusion by Paulding and countersigned by Gideon Welles. In very good to fine condition, with scattered toning and expected stamps and endorsements. Accompanied by an unsigned carte-de-visite. RR Auction COA.
