Secretary of the Navy under Lincoln and Johnson (1802–1878). Civil War–dated partly-printed DS, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, November 10, 1862. Welles appoints a seaman as “an acting Masters Mate in the Navy of the United States,” and orders him to “proceed to Washington, and report to Commodore Andrew A. Harwood.” Document bears numerous period notations regarding his arrival, including two signed by Commodore Harwood, “And’w A. Harwood.” In very good condition, with complete tape-repaired separations to both horizontal storage folds and light scattered soiling. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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