Admiral (1812-1882) in the United States Navy who served as a commander in the Civil War, and son of the famous Commodore John Rodgers. LS, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, U. S. Navy Yard letterhead, April 12, 1869. Letter to Rear Admiral Joseph Lawrence, commander of the Navy Yard at Portsmouth, New Hampshire, in part: "The men referred to in your letter of the 10th inst. for the 'Galena' will leave Boston by the 12'15" train tomorrow, for the station under your command." In fine condition. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder.