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WINSLOW, JOHN A.

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WINSLOW, JOHN A.
(1811 - 1873) Union naval officer and captain of the ""Kearsarge"", he was active against Confederate blockade runners, most notably in his battle against Rafael Semmes' ""Alabama"". Scarce I.S.P. 3 1/8"" x 5"" b/w, a chest, up profile in uniform taken later in life, boldly signed on verso: ""With the compliments of Jno. A. Winslow Rear Adm'l U.S.N. for Doctor C. F. Winslow"". Backstamp by Bradley & Rulofson, San Francisco. Tiny scratch near bottom of image, one tiny ink spot, overall near fine.