Secretary of the Navy under Lincoln and Johnson (1802–1878). LS, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, January 29, 1863. Draft for a telegram to Commodore Andrew A. Harwood. In full: “Can you have a trial of the submarine boat—The Alligator—some afternoon, after 2 o’clock, of this week?” Repaired separations to mailing folds and a stray ink blotch below the signature, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned original carte-de-visite bust portrait. In mid–March, the Alligator was dispatched to South Carolina to participate in the capture of Charleston. However, it was cut loose and lost after encountering poor weather while being towed to the location. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
This item is Pre-Certified by PSA/DNA
Buy a third-party letter of authenticity for
$50.00
*This item has been pre-certified by a trusted third-party authentication service, and by placing a bid on this item, you agree to accept the opinion of this authentication service. If you wish to have an opinion rendered by a different authenticator of your choosing, you must do so prior to your placing of any bid. RR Auction is not responsible for differing opinions submitted 30 days after the date of the sale.
