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April 12, 2024
1845 letter signed James H Ward first naval officer killed civil war [FP.13]
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1845 autograph letter signed by James H. Ward (1806-1861), one of the founders of the US naval academy (in 1845) and the first US navy officer killed in the Civil War, after action at Mathias Point, Virginia where Ward brought his flotilla in close to provide cover for a retreating landing party. Ward Hall at the Naval Academy is named for him. Lenghty letter refers to Ward's books on naval ordnance and gunnery and other political matters relating to naval service. Address leave to Messrs. Cary & Hart but no postal markings; mounted at top but removed from page.This material comes from the Civil War autograph, manuscript and document collection formed by Frederick Peck and is guaranteed original and genuine. Bid with confidence as I will stand 100% behind each item.Your satisfaction is guaranteed. APS member since 1992 and ebay seller since 1996. I am an accredited APS dealer member (Matthew Liebson, PaperHistory LLC). See additional auctions under IDs paperhistory and budgetcoverbox. Please consider joining the American Philatelic Society!EBay handles collection and remittance of taxes from many states. Until Congress, the states, and the Supreme Court come up with an efficient online tax regime, we'll just have to deal with it. I combine shipping on won items but please aggregate things and pay in a single payment to save multiple
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