Description: “Old Neptune” and Samuel P. Lee Together Gideon Welles and Samuel P. Lee revoke an appointment at the end of the war. GIDEON WELLES. Letter Signed as Secretary of the Navy, Navy Department, Washington, June 16, 1865. Co-signed by Samuel Phillips Lee, Rear Admiral in command of Mississippi Squadron, June 20, 1865. On Navy Department stationery, to Worcester Haddock. 1 p. Inventory #21893 Complete Transcript Flag Ship “Tempest” June 20th /65 S.P. Lee A. R. Adml Comdg Miss Squad Navy Department Washington June 16 1865. Sir: Your services being no longer required, your appointment as an Acting Third Assistant Engineer in the Navy of the United States, on temporary services, is hereby revoked. Very Respectfully, G. Welles Secy of Navy. Mr. Worcester Haddock, Late Actg 3d Asst Engineer, U.S.N. Miss Squadron (A.R.A. Lee) Historical Background Gideon Welles (1802-1878). Connecticut native, journalist, Democratic state legislator, Hartford Postmaster, Chief of the Bureau of Provisions and Clothing for the Navy in his early career. In the 1848 presidential election, Welles left the Democratic Party over the issue of the expansion of slavery. Welles founded an influential Republican organ, the Hartford Evening Press, in 1856. Welles was appointed Secretary of the Navy by Abraham Lincoln, and was highly effective in mobilizing the resources of the country for an extensive blockade and offensive operations in the Confederacy. Lincoln nicknamed Welles his “Neptune.” Samuel Phillips Lee (1812-1897) was born in Virginia, and was a third cousin of Robert E. Lee. He joined the Navy in November, 1825, and served in the Mexican-American War. Lee rose to Acting Rear Admiral in the United States Navy during the Civil War. He commanded the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron (flagship, Philadelphia) from 1862 to October, 1864. In the final year of the Civil War, he commanded the Mississippi River Squadron. Lee was promoted to Rear Admiral in 1870, and retired in 1873.SETH KALLER, INC.Historic Documents and Legacy Collections For over 20 years, Seth Kaller has been one of the country’s largest buyers of important historic documents and artifacts. More than 10,000 rare manuscripts, documents, maps, and books handled by Kaller are now in institutional and private collections including working drafts of the United States Constitution, Lincoln-signed copies of the 13th Amendment and Emancipation Proclamation, and rare prints and broadsides of the Declaration of Independence. Kaller is a member of the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America (ABAA), the Professional Autograph Dealers Association (PADA), the American Antiquarian Society, the Manuscript Society, the New-York Historical Society’s Chairman’s Council, and the Papers of Abraham Lincoln Advisory Board.Authenticity Guaranteed Everything we sell comes with our absolute guarantee that it is original and authentic. If this is ever proven not to be authentic it may be returned for a full refund.History You Can Own Whether you’re interested in the Founding Fathers, Documents of Freedom, Battles and Leaders, the Civil War, African-Americana, World History, Science, or a particular hero or villain, we can help you explore opportunities to take ownership of history.Build Your Own Collection We can coordinate every aspect of the process for you, from searching for individual items to building entire world-class collections for your home, business, foundation, or favorite museum. We can handle the pre-acquisition research, physical inspection and purchasing, auction representation, authentication, inventory, accounting reports, framing, and display.Help Your Favorite Institution Build a legacy by preserving history for generations to come. Through donations and loans to your favorite museum, library, or university, you ensure the survival of these important documents and act as a steward for personalities and ideas that shaped the world. We handle all the arrangements including insurance, transit, and proper acknowledgement for you. Donating can also bring substantial tax benefits. We have considerable experience working with tax attorneys and accountants to help maximize your benefit or minimize your cost as you promote your passion for history.
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