Farragut, David G (1801-1870) Union greatest naval hero; first admiral in the U.S. Navy; victor in the battles of New Orleans and Mobile Bay. In the latter battle, when a mine sank his lead monitor, he had himself strapped to the rigging of his flagship and uttered the famous words, "Damn the torpedors, full speed ahead."
War-date autograph letter signed ("D.G. Farragut") as Vice Admiral, 1p, 5¼ x 4¼", Mar. 24, 1865. To a Mr. Gould, "I take pleasure in sending your 'lady friend' my autograph & will you please present Mrs. F & myself to Mrs. Gould and your daughter. Very truly yours, D.G. Farragut, Vice Admiral." Partial horizontal fold split, backed by another sheet of paper, else fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 500.
The Arden Family Holdings of Beverly Hills.
U.S. Civil War
