Fall Discovery Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/29/2014
Mexican-American War-dated LS signed "M. C. Perry," one lightly-lined page, 8 x 10, March 24,1847. While on board the Flagship Mississippi off Vera Cruz, Perry assigns a sailor to duty. In full, "You will report yourself to Captain J. Mayo, for duty on board the U. S. Steam Mississippi under his command." Second integral page bears an address panel in another hand. In fine condition, with some scattered light toning, intersecting folds, and a small spot to left edge, affecting nothing
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