Naval leader (1809–1870) who headed the Union Navy's ordnance department during the Civil War and developed a number of guns and cannons. Civil War–dated DS, signed “With my best wishes for the sick and wounded soldier and sailor, Jno. A. Dahlgren, R. Admiral, Commdg, So. Atlan. Block. Fleet, Off Charleston, Septem. 17, 1864,” one page, 5 x 8, August 25, 1864. Dahlgren signs at the conclusion of an autograph request document issued by the Western Illinois Sanitary Fair Committee. In part: “As a means for increasing the fund for the benefit of our soldiers, and procuring a valuable and interesting collection, the Executive Committee have decided to respectfully request the Autographs of prominent persons.” In fine condition. In 1863, Dahlgren’s South Atlantic Blockading Squadron successfully shut down Charleston as part of the Union blockade, thus his presence off the southern port city. A warm and appropriate sentiment from the influential admiral. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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