Lot 236
Dewey, George (1837-1917), U.S. Navay Admiral known for his victory at the Battle of Manila during the Spanish-American War; the only man ever to attain the rank of Admiral of the Navy. Typed Manuscript and Letter Signed, three and one pages respectively, 8½ x 11, Washington, D.C., January 6, 1906. The first is an article written by Dewey entitled "Why a Young Man Should Enlist in the Navy", the second is the cover letter with which Dewey submitted the article to Popular Mechanics magazine. The cover letter and the first page of the article are on Navy Department, Admiral of the Navy letterhead, mounted in a five-frame matte board, 37 x 12½ with a black & white portrait of Dewey in the center frame. Three of the pages have pieces torn out at the top and pieced back into place, the matte is creased vertically, Fine and attractive display.
Estimate 500 - 750
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| Realized $350 |
