Good lot of three items signed by notable U.S. Navy commanders of the Civil War. Includes: CHARLES H.B. CALDWELL (1823-1877) Navy Commodore who, as commander of the gunboat ITASCA, cleared obstacles blocking the river before Forts Jackson and St. Philip, thus allowing Farragut's fleet to proceed up the Mississippi and capture New Orleans. Later commanded the ironclad ESSEX and the gunboat GLAUCUS. A.L.S. as Chief of Staff of the North Atlantic Fleet, 3pp. folio, aboard USS SEVERN at Samana, Dec. 27, 1870, to Rear Admiral S.P. Lee, Commander in Chief of the North Atlantic Fleet. Caldwell gives a detailed report on the establishment of a coal depot at Samana. He signs at the conclusion in black ink. Bears a lengthy docket on the verso, with original folds and slight toning and foxing, else very good. WITH: J. BLAKELEY CREIGHTON (1822-1883) Navy admiral, commander of the gunboat MAHASKA of the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron, which participated in attacks of Forts Wagner, Sumter and Gregg. Manuscript L.S., 1p. 4to., Villefranche, Nov. 10, 1871, noting receipt of personal effects belonging to Rear Admiral C.S. Boggs and signed in black ink. The signature shows some brushing, with original folds, else very good. WITH: AARON K. HUGHES (1822-1906) Commander of the gunboat MOHAWK, which saw extensive service with the South Atlantic Blockading Fleet. Good content Manuscript L.S. 'A.K. Hughes', 1p. 4to., 'U.S. Iron Clads', New Orleans, Sep. 13, 1870, to Commodore J.F. Green, in small part: 'In consequence of Yellow Fever having made its appearance in this city, I have... directed Lieut. Wm. B. Newman... to proceed without delay in the USS 'Pilgrim' under his command to Key West... to report to the Commander-in-Chief of the N.A. Fleet...' Hughes signs at the conclusion in black ink. Mounting strip to the left side of verso, slight loss at top left corner, else very good. Three pieces.