Confederate naval officer. Civil War–dated ALS signed “Jno. H. Parker, Lt. in Charge,” one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 9.75, Navy Department, Richmond, February 5, 1863. Letter to a flag officer. In part: “There is requested for the Confederate States naval books some articles which cannot be procured in the Southern Confederacy. I wish to send a man to Maryland to get them.” In fine condition, with some brushing to ink. RR Auction COA.
