Auction 88
Historical Militaria, Autographs, and Ephemera Auction, Feb. 8 & 9, 2021
Feb 9, 2021
USA
98 Bohemia Ave., St. 2, Chesapeake City, MD 21915
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LOT 732:
ANDREW HULL FOOTE
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Start price:
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140
Estimated price:
$300 - $400
Auction house commission: 30%
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ANDREW HULL FOOTE
(1806-1863) Union admiral crucial in the attacks on Forts Henry and Donelson, and at Island No. 10. He died during the war of disease. A.L.S., 1p. legal folio, Washington, January 17,1863, enclosing a requisition for rigging for the 'Saratoga' to Commodore C.K. Stribling, Commandant of the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Foote signs 'A.H. Foote' in black ink as the Chief of the Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting. Chips at top, not affecting text, spindle holes at left margin, else fine. Matted and framed with an engraving.
