Vice admiral in the US Navy (1808–1890) who commanded the broadside ironclad New Ironsides on blockade duty off Charleston. Civil War–dated LS signed “S. C. Rowan,” one page, 8 x 10, off Morris Island, April 28, 1864. Letter to Captain John DeCamp of the USS Wabash. In part: “You will please transfer to the following named vessels, from the supernumerary firemen and coal heavers on board the U. S. S. ‘Wabash’ the number of men required.” In very good condition, with an edge separation to the upper horizontal mailing fold and moderate irregular blocks of toning. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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