SCHLEY WINFIELD SCOTT Autograph Letter Signed WS Schley to L

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SCHLEY, WINFIELD SCOTT. Autograph Letter Signed, "W.S. Schley," to Leonard Myers ("My dear old friend"), expressing the satisfaction brought by his letter, discussing his attitude toward duty and attributing the success of July 3rd [1898: the Battle of Santiago] equally to his comrades. 1 page, 4to, "Commission of the United States of America for Porto Rico" stationery; folds, staple holes at top left, mounted to a larger sheet at right top and bottom corners verso. With the original envelope. San Juan, 4 Oct[ober] 1898

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Schley (1839-1909) was a naval officer who fought in the Civil War and the Spanish-American War; credit for victory at the Battle of Santiago was disputed as he took command of the squadron only during a temporary absence of Rear Admiral William T. Sampson.