Nov 30, 2006 - Sale 2095

Sale 2095 - Lot 68

Price Realized: $ 660
?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price
Estimate: $ 400 - $ 600
PERRY, MATTHEW C. Autograph Letter Signed, "M. C. Perry," to John Clapham, a letter of recommendation commending his service as a gunner. 1 page, folded 4to sheet; folds, minor soiling. Tarrytown, 24 May 1845
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"I have great pleasure in stating that your conduct as Gunner of the Frigate Macedonia during her late cruise upon the Coast of Africa was in all respects correct and I consider you perfectly qualified for the station then and now held by you."