Lot 469
Farragut, David (1801-70) Rank of Admiral was created for him by the U.S. Congress to honor his achievements during the Civil War. Autograph Letter Signed "D.G. Farragut / Captain," 2pp (one page recto verso), 12 x 7¼ in., U.S. Steam Sloop Brooklyn, Norfolk Navy Yark, Aug. 6, 1860. To Isaac Toucey, Secretary of the Navy (1792-1869), asking for "…a favor of importance to me personally, as well as to the service…to withdraw my 1st Lieut. or exchange him, either will suit me, I have borne with, Lieut Doyle… longer than anyone else would have done….Lieut Doyle, does not possess the first requisite for an Executive office, he has neither the information or the industry necessary for the position, and at my time of life to have these duties forced upon me, is perhaps more than I am able to bear…." Much more content. Uneven right margin on verso affects several letters, including the "t" in "Farragut"; easily read and boldly signed.
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
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