Admiral Samuel P. Lee Signed Blockade Broadside Plus More

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(1) Printed Document Signed, “S. P. Lee”, as Acting Rear Admiral, Commanding North Atlantic Blockading Squadron, 1p, 8.5” x 12.75”, June 10, 1863. Folds, minor soiling, else near Fine condition. From the U.S. Flag Ship "Minnesota", the document begins, “The following general instructions are to be strictly observed by all concerned under my command:", after which 22 numbered instructions are listed. Affixed at the verso, a Printed Document Signed, “S.P. Lee”, 1p, 5” x 8”, April 10, 1863. Soiling, adhesive remnants, vertical fold, chipped and curled at edges, else Very Good. The document is headed “Circular” and quotes an extract from a letter from the Navy Department, “It is the duty of the Paymaster to make out the quarterly muster-roll complete, including the descriptive list of each man.”

(2) Printed Document Signed, “S. P. Lee”, as Acting Rear Admiral, Commanding North Atlantic Blockading Squadron, 1p, 5” x 8”, March 16, 1863. Forwarding an extract from a March 14, 1863 letter from G.V. Fox, Lincoln’s Acting Secretary of the Navy, "in reference to the proceedings of a Summary Court-Martial". Affixed to a 7” x 9.75” page. Unevenly cut bottom edge, soiling, adhesive remnants, vertical fold, else Very Good. At verso, a General Order from Secretary of the Navy Gideon Welles, December 12, 1862, relating to “Nautical Instruments furnished to vessels of the Navy”.

Samuel P. Lee (1812-1897) was the grandson of Signer of the Declaration of Independence Richard Henry Lee and third cousin of Confederate General Robert E. Lee.

This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

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