Admiral David D. Porter Signed Note to Greek Ambassador C.K. Tuckerman

A note signed by Civil War general David Porter. 1p, measuring 5" x 3.75", n.p., n.d. Addressed to C.K. Tuckerman Esq. and written in an unknown hand, it reads in full: "Again thanking you for the trouble you have taken. I remain, very truly & respectfully yours," and signed by Porter "David D. Porter." With slightly rough edges and faint staining. Mounting residue on verso. Large and bold signature.

Daniel Dixon Porter (1813-1891) was a U.S. Navy admiral and the second Navy officer to ever reach the rank of admiral. During the Civil War, Porter served at New Orleans and Vicksburg, as well as overseeing the Capture of Fort Fisher. When President Lincoln was assassinated, Porter was greatly affected, believing that if he'd been present he might have prevented the murder. After the war, he was made Superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy and sought to make the school rival the prestige of West Point Military Academy. Porter also holds the honor of having one of the longest careers in the history of the United States Navy - serving on active duty for 62 years.

Charles K. Tuckerman (1827-1896) was an author and the first U.S. Ambassador to Greece. He was appointed by President Andrew Johnson in 1867, but was not officially confirmed by the Senate until 1868. He held this position until 1871, after which he returned to the U.S. and published three books on his travels and poetry.

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