Lot 1366
Farragut, David G. and Porter, David D (1801-70) and (1813-91), Union admirals. Card signed with rank, "D.G. Farragut / Vice Admiral," 3½ x 2 1/8 in., n.p., n.d. Boldly signed some time between December 23, 1864, the date on which he was given the rank which had been established for him one day earlier, and July 25, 1866, when he was promoted to Admiral, the first in the U.S. Navy to hold this rank. Also, Signature and closing, "Yours very truly David D. Porter," cut from a letter, 5 x 1½ in., n.p., n.d. Show-through from writing on verso and glue stains in right and left margins, not affecting signature. Farragut had been practically adopted by Porter's father, Commodore David Porter, as a young boy of nine. The two foster brothers joined forces in March 1862 for the capture of New Orleans. Porter was appointed Vice Admiral in 1866 and Admiral in 1870. Both signatures are matted and framed with stamps honoring them and other naval heroes. Overall size is 12½ x 15½ in. Fine.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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