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Father of American Naval Ordnance John Dahlgren Civil War-Dated Document Signed

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Militaria Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:250.00 - 375.00 USD
Father of American Naval Ordnance John Dahlgren Civil War-Dated Document Signed

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Auction Date:2014 Apr 29 @ 17:00 (UTC-7 : PDT/MST)
Location:11901 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, California, 90025, United States
John Dahlgren Civil War-dated document signed as Commander of the South Atlantic Blockade Squadron. Dated 4 July 1864 while aboard the Flag Steamer ''Philadelphia'' on the Stono River in South Carolina, Dahlgren writes to Acting Master William Babcock: ''One receipt of this you will proceed [sic] with all possible dispatch to this anchorage, in tow of the ''Harvest Moon''. Signed ''J.A. Dahlgren''. Document measures 7.75'' x 9.75'' on one page with some toning from former frame and minor creasing, else very good condition.