United States naval officer (1811–1873) who served in the Mexican–American War and the Civil War, remembered as the commander of the USS Kearsarge during her historic 1864 action off Cherbourg, France, with the Confederate sea raider CSS Alabama. Civil War-dated ALS signed “Jno. A. Winslow,” one page, 5 x 7.75, April 5, 1865. Addressed from Roxbury, a handwritten letter from John Ancrum Winslow, in full: “Lt. Com’dr Thornton was ordered about six weeks since to some vessels in the James River fleet. I don’t know her name, but if you address your letter to Washington, care of the Secretary of the Navy, it will reach him. I am very much obliged to you for your flattering remarks. With best wishes & congratulations for our Country's glory.” In fine condition.
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