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FARRAGUT, DAVID G.

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FARRAGUT, DAVID G.
(1801 - 1870) Union rear admiral instrumental in the taking of New Orleans and the Union control of the Mississippi. It was at Mobile Bay where he exclaimed ""Damn the torpedoes! Full speed ahead!"". S.P., a nice war-date carte-de-visit by Jacobs, New Orleans, showing Farragut in uniform with epaulettes, signed on verso: ""D. G. Farrugut Rear Admiral U. S. Navy."" Image dates between July, 1862 and December, 1864. Foxing and soiling somewhat affect image and signature, overall good.