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David G. Farragut

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David G. Farragut

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Auction Date:2011 Nov 09 @ 18:00 (UTC-5 : 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 admiral (1801–1870) who was flag officer of the Navy during the Civil War. ALS signed “D. G. Farragut,” one page of graph-like paper, 5 x 7.5, personal letterhead, July 21. In a brief letter to C. B. Norton Esq., Farragut declines an invitation, in full: “Our engagements are such as to prevent us from having the pleasure of accepting your polite invitation for Tuesday. Will you therefore accept our our [sic] thanks and regrets.” Professionally inlaid to a 7.75 x 11.5 sheet. In fine condition, with a trimmed left edge and light toning to the top and right edges. Accompanied by two unsigned steel engravings of Farragut in military garb.