1841 Manuscript Recommendation Midshipman Navy

A letter of recommendation datelined Washington City, Dec. 30, 1841 for William J Magill of Georgetown in South Carolina as a Midshipman. Six signatures. Integral blank attached. Fine,measures 8 x 10"

A letter of recommendation dated February 1, 1842 for William Griffith to be a Midshipman in the Navy. The letter to the Secretary of the Navy is signed by four persons. Fine condition with integral b

A one page autographed letter signed "C A Rodney (Caesar A Rodney)" addressed to the Secretary of the Navy recommending a John Chandler for appliation of a Midshipman. One page, address panel on verso

One page authograph letter of C C Cambreleng (1786-1862) to the Secretary of the Navy Smith Thompson recommending a Mr. carrington of Washington as a "Midshipman in gthe expeditionagainst the Pirates"

Collection of volumes presented to the Long Island Historical Society from the Navy Dept. & Marine Corp. Washington D.C. One Hundred Eighty Landings of United State Marines 1900-1934, First Edition ma

"The History of the Navy of the United States of America", abridged in one volume, by James Fennimore Cooper, Philadelphia, Thomas, Cowperthwaite & Co., 1841. Original tooled calf binding by Root of L

Vintage lot of US Navy Midshipman shoulder boards in fair to good condition. Mostly pairs with some singles. Makers include Hilborn Hamburger and Vanguard.

Lot of six WWII or later vintage patches for midshipman uniforms. All made of bullion and one being in the original cellophane wrap. Good condition with wear and loose strings from age.

James Buchanan Handwritten Signed Letter, 1839 - Recommendation For Midshipman's Position. For auction is a truly historic piece - a compelling handwritten letter from James Buchanan, dated 1839, befo

Late 18th c. Image of a Young Royal Navy Midshipman, watercolor on ivory, unsigned, subject identified in ink on label affixed to back as Edward Somerset Fitzroy, in a 10K rose gold pendant frame with

Autographs British Admirals WILLIAM HOTHAM & RICHARD SPRY Dual Signed 1769 Royal Navy Manuscript Requisition Form WILLIAM HOTHAM (1736 - 1813): Admiral of the Red of the Royal Navy, Commander-in-Chief

A 19th century silhouette portrait of a right facing Royal Navy Midshipman with white collar tabs on his single breasted coatee. Unsigned, but in the distinct style of W. J. Hubard with gold highlight

U.S. Navy Model 1841 Cutlass with D-guard, fish scale handle, and engraved eagles on pommel. Blade engraved "U.S.N. 1841" on right side and "U.S.N.S.Y. and N.Y." on left side. Brass button on end of p

[CIVIL WAR-UNION NAVY] Five manuscript items concerning Acting Master John McKay and the U.S.S. Preble, with items signed by Gideon Welles and David Farragut. [V.p.:] May 1861- December 1862. Five var

US Navy Lieutenant Midshipman and Armed Seamen 1830 Artist: Werner Print Type: Chromolithograph Signed: Werner in plate Dated

1931 United State of America Navy Department Midshipman. 10" 1/2 x 15" 3/4. Hand Signed.Enbossed Seal Stamp.

PRESIDENT ZACHARY TAYLOR, SIGNED APPOINTMENT DOCUMENT, 1849, H 8", W 15":Signed document, dated 9-26-1849. Appointment of Thomas R. Wainwright as midshipman in the Navy of the United States. Countersi

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 13 x 8.5, March 4, 1823. President Monroe appoints Peter Turner as "a Midshipman in the Navy of the United States." Signed crisply at the conclusion by Presid

An accounting in illustration and comment from an enlisted World War Sailor detailing his career in the United States Navy. Vintage WW I era Original Story Manuscript: " What the Navy Did to Me, By Sw

Autographs 1824 Secretary of the Navy SAMUEL L. SOUTHARD Navy Department Manuscript Letter Signed Regarding a Payment SAMUEL L. SOUTHARD (1787-1842). Secretary of the Navy, U.S. Senator, 10th Governor

A Navy officer's manuscript will, with wax seal. Folio, 3 pp., ink on laid, paper water-marked 1803. ********** An attractive 3 page will by Capt. Robert Dudley Oliver, who saw action at the Battle of

Signature is on a March 21, 1849 bank check. James Finemore Cooper (1789-1851) was a popular writer in the early 19th century. He was a midshipmen in the Navy which influenced many of his novels. The

Misc Lot incl 10 US Navy Naval Academy Midshipmen and NROTC Insignias , Unopened box of 10 Rico Royal Alto Saxophone Reeds No 3 hardness, pair of vintage sunglasses

Antonio López de Santa Anna Important MDS Re: War & Navy Ministry Regulations Manuscript document signed, 12pp, untranslated in Spanish, measuring 8.75" x 12", dated March 10, 1842, National Pa