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U.S. NAVY PAY RECEIPTS (48)

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A comprehensive lot of 48 partly-printed pay receipts, each approx. 8 x 3 in., issued to officers and men of all ranks and stations of the pre-Civil War U. S. Navy. All are dated between 1844 and 1860, and all are issued by pursers attached to the New York Navy Yard, with each receipt signed by its payee in black ink at lower right. The majority of the individuals represented would give their most important service during the Civil War. Notable signers include: Captain JAMES C. WILLIAMSON (1813-1871) of the gunboat USS FLAG; Captain AUGUSTUS S. BALDWIN (d. 1876) of the receiving ship USS VERMONT; Captain DOMINICK LYNCH III (1813-1884); Commander EDWARD E. STONE of the monitor USS MONTAUK; Commander HENRY N. T. ARNOLD; Commander WILLIAM C. WEST; and CHARLES S. STEWART (1795-1870), chaplain of the USS VINCENNES during her circumnavigation of the world as part of the United States Exploring Expedition. The majority of the receipts are accompanied by extracts from the General Navy Register, identifying their signers. The majority are slightly ragged at the edges where removed from larger sheets, else very good to fine. Should be seen. 48 pieces.

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U.S. NAVY PAY RECEIPTS (48)

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116: Militaria & Autograph Auction 2026 Day 2

Mar 27, 2026 10:00 AM EDT

Elkton, MD, United States

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