Mar 13, 2008 - Sale 2139

Sale 2139 - Lot 20

Unsold
Estimate: $ 600 - $ 800
MENTIONS THE USS MERRIMACK (CIVIL WAR.) DAHLGREN, JOHN A. Autograph Letter Signed, "Jno A. Dahlgren," to [Andrew H.?] Foote, reporting that the "Merrimac is only delayed by her steam-apparatus--she is now in dock--all rigged," and touching on other news. 2 pages, 8vo, written on the first and third pages of a single folded sheet; small closed separation at fold on first page repaired. Boston, November 1855

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Dahlgren (1809-1870) was a naval officer who designed guns that bear his name and who commanded the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron between 1863 and 1865.