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Andrew H. Foote

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Andrew H. Foote

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Auction Date:2012 Jun 20 @ 18:00 (UTC-05:00 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
American naval admiral (1806-1863) who commanded the Mississippi River Squadron during the Civil War. After his promotion to read admiral, Foote was on his way to take command of the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron when he died en route on June 26, 1863. LS signed “A. H. Foote,” one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 9.5, April 3, 1861. Letter to a naval engineer. In full: “You will return forthwith to this station and report to me for duty in the US Steamer ‘Powhasan,’ which will sail on Friday afternoon.” Scattered toning, some stray ink marks, and a thin mounting strip along one reverse edge, otherwise fine condition.