American military officer and polar explorer (1844-1935) who led a notable expedition to the Arctic during 1881-1884, setting a new 'farthest north' record. Stranded and without food, the party lost 18 of its 25 men to starvation, drowning, and hypothermia, and another man was executed per Greely's orders. Greely was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1935. ALS signed "A. W. Greely," one page, 4.75 x 7.75, August 29, 1889. Handwritten letter to E. C. Stedman, granting permission to publish an excerpt from his writing. In full: I have no objection to extracts being made from my writings as per your letter of Aug 12. I was born Mch 27, 1844, at Newburyport, Mass." In fine condition.
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