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Ultra-rare American naval autograph— a letter on deserters from Captain John Lawrence to Commodore Rodgers
302. James Lawrence Autograph Letter Signed. American naval officer who served as a commander of the USS Chesapeake during the War of 1812. He is perhaps best known for his dying command, ‘Don’t give up the ship!,’ following an intense battle with the HMS Shannon off of Boston Harbor. ALS signed “Jas. Lawrence,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 9.25, September 6, 1810. Written from “Brooklline,” a letter to Commodore John Rodgers of the USS President, in part: “The man who signs himself Simon Latham, deserted from the Wasp previous to my taking charge of her, on examination a few days past I found that after making good the time he was absent...he deserted from the boat whilst getting off wood,—the other, Truly, I understood from Captn Shaw, when last in Norfolk, had been transferred from the Gunboat to the Wasp...I was ignorant of his having been sent from the Gunboats untill I saw Captn Shaw his time is now out.” In very good to fine condition, with partial splitting to the hinge, two edge tears, ink erosion affecting one word of text, and seal-related paper loss to the integral address leaf. Starting Bid $500
Rare signed portrait of the Confederate general 303. Robert E. Lee Signed Photograph. Highly desirable 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite
portrait of Robert E. Lee in uniform with three stars discernible on his collar, boldly signed in ink, “R. E. Lee.” Published by The ‘Lee’ Photographic Gallery of Richmond, Virginia. In very good to fine condition, with light overall soiling, scattered small spots, and some skipping to the signature. Starting Bid $500
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June 16, 2021 | MILITARY
