Lot 86
Goldsborough, Lewis Malesherbes (1805-1877)., U.S. Naval Officer, one of the original three men promoted to Rear-Admiral when Congress created the rank in 1862 [the others were Farragut and DuPont].
ALS, 4¾" x 8", 1p., [Washington], 1871 May 12. Response to request for an autograph "It affords me pleasure to satisfy your request." signed "L.M. Goldsborough, Rear Admiral, U.S.N.", boldly penned and easily read. Minor ink spatter, Fine; accompanied by an engraved portrait by J.C. Buttre with facsimile signature, all-over foxing most noticeable in margins.
Estimate 200 - 300
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