Lot 891
Welles, Gideon & Gustavus V. Fox. Letter Signed ("G. Welles") as Secretary of the Navy, on official letterhead, 1p, 10x8 inches, Washington, 21 June 1865. To Mr. D.M. Egbert, asking for "the names of the prizes in which you claim a share, captured by the U.S.S. Owasco during the latter part of the year 1863." With a related letter signed ("G.A. Fox") as Acting Secretary of the Navy. Both fine; glue residue in corners; both affixed at top to another page. The U.S.S. Owasco operated on the Mississippi during the bombardments of New Orleans and Vicksburg, then served along the Texas coast; she helped capture or destroy ten sailing vessels between May 1863 and April 1864.
Estimated Value $150 - 200.
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