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U.S.S. Acacia, Steam Tugboat, cover with manuscript endorsement "U.S.S. 'Acacia', Off Charleston S.C., 2-28-'65"—ten days after the surrender of Charleston—franked with a 3¢ rose (65) tied by a straightline "U.S. SHIP" with a Philadelphia, Mar 7, 1865 c.d.s. and a handstamped "Due 6", to Terryville, Conn.; edge flaws, Fine. The letter must have been over half an ounce, shortpaid by 3¢, and charged double.,
Acacia was launched as the Vicksburg in September of 1863, then purchased by the Navy and commissioned as U.S.S. Acacia on Oct 28 of the same year and served as part of the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron. Her greatest success was the capture of the Julia, an iron-hulled blockade-runner that had grounded and been abandoned off Cape Romain, South Carolina. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)
Suggested Bid $200-300
Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 375.00
Closed..Nov-18-2020, 10:21:43 EST
Sold For 375
Sale No: 746
Lot No: 31
Symbol: Cat No: 65
U.S.S. Acacia, Steam Tugboat, cover with manuscript endorsement "U.S.S. 'Acacia', Off Charleston S.C., 11-4-'64" and franked with a 3¢ rose (65) tied by a four-point star-in-circle with a Nov 9 New York c.d.s. alongside, to Bristol, Conn.; edge flaws, Fine,
Acacia was launched as the Vicksburg in September of 1863, then purchased by the Navy and commissioned as U.S.S. Acacia on Oct 28 of the same year and served as part of the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron. Her greatest success was the capture of the Julia, an iron-hulled blockade-runner that had grounded and been abandoned off Cape Romain, South Carolina. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)
Suggested Bid $200-300
Opening US$ 130.00
Sold...US$ 250.00
Closed..Nov-18-2020, 10:22:39 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 746
Lot No: 32
Symbol: Cat No: 65
U.S.S. Adirondack, Screw Sloop, cover addressed to "Lieut. James Packer, U.S. Steamer 'Adirondack', Old Point Comfort, Virginia.", franked with a 3¢ rose (65) tied by a Newark, N.J. c.d.s., Aug 10, 1863; reduced slightly at the left, Very Fine. An exceedingly rare cover, Adirondack being in service for less than two months from her Commissioning on June 30, to her loss on August 23.,
Adirondack was commissioned in 1862 with a complement of 160. She was assigned to the West Gulf Blockading Squadron but was diverted to investigate a British-built vessel being fitted as a CSN cruiser in the Bahamas. After verifying the information she was ordered to Port Royal but on learning that the CSS Alabama had departed for the Bahamas, Welles ordered her back to the Bahamas where she struck a reef and was lost after only two months of service. Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)
Suggested Bid $300-400
Opening US$ 225.00
Sold...US$ 225.00
Closed..Nov-18-2020, 10:23:28 EST
Sold For 225
Sale No: 746
Lot No: 33
Symbol: Cat No: Blockade
U.S.S. Albatross, Screw Gunboat,Admiral David G. Farragut endorsement on a folded letter, forwarded by mail pouch; from the Captain of the U.S.S. Albatross to Secretary of the Navy, Gideon Welles, recommending Masters Mate William Harcourt for promotion to Acting Gunner; datelined "U S Steamer Albatross, Pensacola Bay, Nov 4th 1862", endorsed on the outside "Respectfully forwarded with enclosures [signed] 'D.G. Farragut', Rear Admiral Comdg WGBlg Squad"; the letter is signed by three of the ship's officers, including Executive Officer Theodore B. DuBois, who would take over command of Albatross when her captain, John E. Hart, died of yellow fever in June 1863, Very Fine,
Albatross, built in 1858 as a screw steamer was acquired by the Navy in 1861 and outfitted as a gunboat. She was briefly assigned to the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron before being transferred to the West Gulf Blockading Squadron for the remainder of the war. She participated in lower Mississippi operations then served on blockade duty. Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)
Suggested Bid $500-750
Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00
Closed..Nov-18-2020, 10:24:07 EST
Sold For 425
Sale No: 746
Lot No: 34
Symbol: Cat No: 65
U.S.S. Atlanta, Casement Ironclad, cover franked with a 3¢ rose (65) (damaged pre-use) tied by a circle-of-Vs alongside a Norwich, Con., Jul 26, 1864 postmark; addressed to "Henry A. Phelan, Executive Officer, U. S. Iron Clad Atlanta, Norfolk, Va."; opened somewhat roughly at the right, Very Fine,
Atlanta was converted by the Confederate Navy from a British blockade-runner, Fingal. Operating out of Charleston, she was captured by two Union ironclads when she ran aground during an unsuccessful attack on Port Royal. She was refitted and assigned to the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron, where she served on the James River protecting against Confederate ironclads. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)
Suggested Bid $200-300
Opening US$ 120.00
Closed..Nov-18-2020, 10:24:35 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 746
Lot No: 35
Symbol: Cat No: 65
U.S.S. Azalea, Steam Tugboat, cover with manuscript endorsement "From U.S.S. Str. Azalia"[sic], franked with a target-canceled 3¢ rose (65) and postmarked with a straightline "U. S. SHIP" and an Aug 26 Philadelphia c.d.s., to Wenham, Mass., docketed "Aug. 29th 1864",
Azalea was purchased and armed in 1864 and served in the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron. On July 8, 1864, along with the Sweet Brier, she captured the schooner Pocahontas with a cargo of cotton and tobacco. She received a 50 percent share of the prize money. She was sold out of the service in 1865 at the end of the war. Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)
Suggested Bid $150-200
Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 250.00
Closed..Nov-18-2020, 10:26:17 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 746
Lot No: 36
Symbol: Cat No: 68
U.S.S. Bainbridge, Brig, cover with manuscript endorsement "U.S. Brig 'Bainbridge', Aspinwall N.G.", franked with a 10¢ green (68) tied by a clear "N. YORK/ STEAMSHIP" circle with a handstamped "Due 10" rate, to Charles Rogers, Boston, Mass. - letter no. 58 in the Rogers Correspondence; stamp missing perforations at the right, otherwise Very Fine. This cover dates between September 1862 and May 1863, while Bainbridge was on station at Aspinwall.,
Bainbridge was assigned to the East Gulf Blockading Squadron. She was sent to Aspinwall where she was severely damaged by a storm. After refitting, she was on her way to join the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron when she was caught in another storm, this one off Cape Hatteras, and sank with only one survivor. Suggested Bid $350-500 (Image)
Suggested Bid $350-500
Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Nov-18-2020, 10:26:52 EST
Sold For 325
Sale No: 746
Lot No: 37
Symbol: Cat No: 68
U.S.S. Bainbridge, Brig, cover with manuscript endorsement "US Brig 'Bainbridge', Aspinwall N.G.", franked with a 10¢ green (68) tied by a "N. YORK/ STEAMSHIP" circle (upside down) with a handstamped "Due 10" ("10" faint), to Boston; reduced a bit at the left, Fine to Very Fine. This cover dates between September 1862 and May 1863, while Bainbridge was on station at Aspinwall.,
Bainbridge was assigned to the East Gulf Blockading Squadron. She was sent to Aspinwall where she was severely damaged by a storm. After refitting, she was on her way to join the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron when she was caught in another storm, this one off of Cape Hatteras, and sank with only one survivor. Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)
Suggested Bid $300-400
Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Nov-18-2020, 10:27:39 EST
Sold For 325
Sale No: 746
Lot No: 38
Symbol: Cat No: Blockade
U.S.S. Bainbridge, Brig, cover with manuscript endorsement "U.S. Brig 'Bainbridge', Aspinwall New Granada, Sep 14th 1861" and "Per Str 'North Star' Via N.Y.", handstamped straightline "STEAM/ SHIP" and "40" (double rate - 2,500 miles, Aspinwall to Boston), to Charles Rogers, Newton, Mass. - letter no. 9 in the Rogers Correspondence; minor edge wear, Fine. This cover dates between September 1862 and May 1863, while Bainbridge was on station at Aspinwall.,
Bainbridge was assigned to the East Gulf Blockading Squadron. She was sent to Aspinwall where she was severely damaged by a storm. After refitting, she was on her way to join the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron when she was caught in another storm, this one off Cape Hatteras, and sank with only one survivor. Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)
Suggested Bid $250-350
Opening US$ 450.00
Sold...US$ 450.00
Closed..Nov-18-2020, 10:28:35 EST
Sold For 450
Sale No: 746
Lot No: 39
Symbol: Cat No: 65
U.S.S. Benton, Ironclad River Gunboat, cover with manuscript endorsement "On board U. S. gun boat 'Benton'" franked with a 3¢ rose (65) tied by a clear Newark, N.J. c.d.s., Dec 19, 1862; to Cairo, Ill., Fine to Very Fine,
Originally a center-wheel catamaran salvage "snagboat", Submarine No. 7, she was converted to an ironclad Gunboat and commissioned as U.S.S. Benton in February 1862, joining Admiral Andrew Foote's Mississippi River Command. Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)
Suggested Bid $250-350
Opening US$ 160.00
Sold...US$ 160.00
Closed..Nov-18-2020, 10:29:31 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 746
Lot No: 40
Symbol:
U.S.S. Bienville, Side-Wheel Steamer, folded letter with manuscript endorsement "pr 'Bienville'" and datelined "Havana, 17 February 1861", to Boston with a bold, mostly complete New York "STEAMSHIP/10" circle. This cover was mailed prior to the War when Bienville was still a private commercial steamer,
Bienville, with a complement of 162, was purchased by the navy in August 1861 and converted to a blockade vessel. She was with the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron taking Port Royal, and position in Georgia and Florida before being transferred to the West Gulf Blockading Squadron. Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)
Suggested Bid $150-200
Opening US$ 90.00
Closed..Nov-18-2020, 10:30:19 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 746
Lot No: 41
Symbol: Cat No: 65
U.S.S. Brandywine, Frigate, cover addressed to "Paymaster Thos. H. Looker U.S.N., U.S. Frigate 'Brandywine', Off Fortress Monroe, Old Point, Va." franked with a 3¢ rose (65) tied by a target cancel and a Nov 8 New York c.d.s.; includes the original three-page letter from Looker's wife, datelined Hoboken, N.J., Nov 7; somewhat roughly opened at the top, Fine to Very Fine,
Originally built in 1825 as the 44-gun frigate Susquehanna , her first task was to transport the Marquis de Lafayette back to France. She was renamed Brandywine in honor of the battle in which Lafayette was wounded while fighting with American forces. She was later recommissioned a number of times for service in various theaters, finally in October 1861, when she joined the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron, most of the time stationed off of Fortress Monroe. Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)
Suggested Bid $300-400
Opening US$ 180.00
Closed..Nov-18-2020, 10:30:52 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 746
Lot No: 42
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
U.S.S. Brooklyn, Screw Sloop, cover with manuscript endorsement "U.S.S. Brooklyn, Pensacola Bay, Apr. 21st 63" franked with a 3¢ rose (65) tied by a fancy circle-of-wedges with a May 5 New York c.d.s. alongside; to Salem, N.J. and including the original, easily read three-page letter which mentions "instructions for the collection of Magnolia prize money." [Magnolia was a southern steamer captured by Brooklyn while attempting to slip through the blockade with 1,200 bales of cotton] and "I do not think another attack will be made on Fort Hudson until land forces are ready.", Very Fine,
Brooklyn was commissioned in January 1859 with then-Captain David Farragut in command. She participated at New Orleans, the lower Mississippi and Mobile Bay, before joining the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)
Suggested Bid $200-300
Opening US$ 450.00
Sold...US$ 450.00
Closed..Nov-18-2020, 10:32:02 EST
Sold For 450
Sale No: 746
Lot No: 43
Symbol: Cat No: U58
U.S.S. Brooklyn, Steam Sloop, 3¢ pink entire (U58) addressed to "Rezeau B. Pott Esqr., Third Asst. Engineer U.S.S. Richmond, Post Office New Orleans, Louisiana", canceled Williamsport, Pa., Dec 22, 1862; slight edge wear, Fine to Very Fine,
Brooklyn was commissioned in January 1859 with then-Captain David Farragut in command. She participated at New Orleans, the lower Mississippi and Mobile Bay, before joining the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)
Suggested Bid $200-300
Opening US$ 160.00
Sold...US$ 160.00
Closed..Nov-18-2020, 10:32:38 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 746
Lot No: 44
Symbol: Cat No: 20L18
U.S.S. Calypso, Screw Steamer, cover addressed to "Surgeon of U.S.S. 'Calypso', Hampton Roads, Va.", franked with a 2¢ Boyd's Local (20L18) tied by a company oval and a 3¢ rose (65) tied by a fancy oval with a partial Apr 4 New York c.d.s. alongside; reduced slightly at the right, Boyd's Local oxidized, otherwise Very Fine. An exceedingly rare use of a U.S. Local on a ship's cover.,
Calypso, an armed steamer, was captured in June 1863 by the U.S.S. Florida, while running the Union blockade off of Wilmington, N.C. She was then purchased from the prize court and commissioned in the Union Navy in October 1863, at which time she joined the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron patrolling the Bahamas routes to Wilmington and the Chesapeake. Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)
Suggested Bid $400-600
Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00
Closed..Nov-18-2020, 10:33:23 EST
Sold For 425
Sale No: 746
Lot No: 45
Symbol: Cat No: 65
U.S.S. Cambridge, Screw Steamer, cover addressed to "Acting Master, Robert D. Eldridge, On board U.S. Steamer Cambridge, blockading Squadron, Old Point Comfort", franked with a neatly canceled 3¢ rose (65) with a red "New Bedford Mass./Paid/Dec 10" c.d.s. alongside; slight edge wear and reduced a bit at the top, Fine,
Cambridge served with the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron from September 1861 until October 1864. In February 1865 she was transferred to the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron where she served for the duration of the war. Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)
Suggested Bid $150-200
Opening US$ 90.00
Closed..Nov-18-2020, 10:33:51 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 746
Lot No: 46
Symbol: Cat No: 65
U.S.S. Canandaigua, Screw Sloop, cover with manuscript endorsement "U.S.S. 'Canandaigua'" franked with a 3¢ rose (65) tied by a Port Royal, S.C. target duplex, Mar, 1864; from Joseph W. Congdon, Canandaigua's Captain, to his wife in Williamsburgh, L.I., N.Y., Very Fine,
Canandaigua joined the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron in August 1862. She participated in a long series of attacks on Confederate positions in Charleston, S.C., in 1863 and 1864. On February 17, 1864, she rescued 150 members of the crew of Housatonic when the latter was sunk by the attack of the Confederate submarine C.S.S. H. L. Hunley—the first successful submarine attack in history. Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)
Suggested Bid $400-600
Opening US$ 275.00
Sold...US$ 275.00
Closed..Nov-18-2020, 10:34:54 EST
Sold For 275
Sale No: 746
Lot No: 47
Symbol: Cat No: 65
U.S.S. Canandaigua, Screw Sloop, cover with manuscript endorsement "U.S.S. 'Canandaigua'" franked with three3¢ rose (65) tied by fancy Sep 5 New York duplexes; from Joseph W. Congdon, Canandaigua's Captain, to his wife in Williamsburgh, L.I., N.Y.; reduced just a tad at the left, right-most stamp slightly damaged, Fine to Very Fine,
Canandaigua joined the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron in August 1862. She participated in a long series of attacks on Confederate positions in Charleston, S.C. in 1863 and 1864. On February 17, 1864, she rescued 150 members of the crew of Housatonic when the latter was sunk by the attack of the Confederate submarine C.S.S. H. L. Hunley—the first successful submarine attack in history. Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)
Suggested Bid $400-600
Opening US$ 250.00
Closed..Nov-18-2020, 10:35:45 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 746
Lot No: 48
Symbol: Cat No: 65
U.S.S. Canandaigua, Screw Sloop, cover with manuscript endorsement "U.S.S. 'Canandaigua'" franked with three3¢ rose (65) tied by Port Royal, S.C. target duplexes, Jul 25, 1864; from Joseph W. Congdon, Canandaigua's Captain, to his wife in Wickford, R.I.; damaged corners (affecting one stamp) and roughly opened at the left, about Fine,
Canandaigua joined the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron in August 1862. She participated in a long series of attacks on Confederate positions in Charleston, S.C. in 1863 and 1864. On February 17, 1864, she rescued 150 members of the crew of Housatonic when the latter was sunk by the attack of the Confederate submarine C.S.S. H. L. Hunley—the first successful submarine attack in history. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)
Suggested Bid $200-300
Opening US$ 120.00
Sold...US$ 120.00
Closed..Nov-18-2020, 10:35:59 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 746
Lot No: 49
Symbol: Cat No: 65
U.S.S. Carondelet, Eads City-Class Gunboat, cover addressed to "Mr. Scott D. Jordan, Acting Ensign, U.S. Steamer. Carondelet, Miss. Squadron, via Cairo, Illinois", franked with a grid-canceled 3¢ rose (65) and postmarked with a partial Portland, Me. c.d.s. and at "DUE/6" in arc; reduced slightly at the right, Fine,
Carondelet was one of the seven Eads City-Class ironclad gunboats. She saw action at Fort Henry, Fort Donelson, Island 10, White River, Memphis, Vicksburg and Red River. Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)
Suggested Bid $150-200
Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 100.00
Closed..Nov-18-2020, 10:36:20 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 746
Lot No: 50
Symbol: Cat No: Blockade
U.S.S. Chippewa, Unadilla-Class Gunboat, cover with manuscript endorsement "Ships letter, Jno. W. Philip, U.S.S. 'Chippewa'", sent unfranked and handstamped with a straightline "U.S. SHIP", "Due 6" and a mostly clear Philadelphia c.d.s., Jun 8, 1862, to Warren, Conn., Fine to Very Fine,
Chippewa served in the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron from December 1861 until ordered to search for the Confederate raider, C.S.S. Florida, which took her across the Atlantic to Spain and North Africa and to various ports in the West Indies. Upon her return from this unsuccessful cruise, in May 1863, she was reassigned to the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron and operated off the coasts of Georgia and South Carolina. The Florida was finally caught in the port of Bahia, Brazil on October 3, 1864. Suggested Bid $350-500 (Image)
Suggested Bid $350-500
Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00
Closed..Nov-18-2020, 10:37:03 EST
Sold For 425
Sale No: 746
Lot No: 51
Symbol: Cat No: 26
U.S.S. Colorado, Screw Frigate, cover addressed to "Fleet Surgeon Dr. G.R.B. Horner, U.S.S. Colorado, Boston, Mass.", franked with a grid-canceled 3¢ dull red (26) and postmarked with a clear Philadelphia octagonal datestamp, Jun 7, 1861—just three days after the Colorado was commissioned and 11 days before she sailed from Boston on her first assignment; upper left corner slightly nicked, otherwise Very Fine,
Colorado joined the Gulf Blockading Squadron in June 1861 taking blockade-runners and conducting raids. She was reassigned to the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron in October 1864 and participated in the bombardment and capture of Fort Fisher at the mouth of the Cape Fear River, Wilmington, N.C., in January 1865. Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)
Suggested Bid $150-200
Opening US$ 90.00
Sold...US$ 90.00
Closed..Nov-18-2020, 10:37:34 EST
Sold For 90
Sale No: 746
Lot No: 52
Symbol: Cat No: Blockade
U.S.S. Commodore Hull, Side-Wheel Gunboat,red & blue Flag patriotic cover (Weiss F-R-151 endorsed simply "Ship Letter", initially postmarked "5" in circle (due 3¢ + 2¢ ship fee), but nullified with a red grid and re-rated with an incomplete oval "U.S. (SHIP)/3 cts." (Milgram SH-13); the letter is from George Van Duzen, Acting Master of the Commodore Hull, to his wife Selah in New York; it has been somewhat refreshed and has two sealed opening tears at the top, Fine to Very Fine appearance,
Commodore Hull was a side-wheel ferryboat, built as Nuestra Señora del Regla, intended for Havana, Cuba. Purchased in 1862, she was converted to a gunboat and assigned to the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron. She served in the Carolina sounds and was at the siege of Plymouth, NC. Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)
Suggested Bid $250-350
Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Nov-18-2020, 10:38:34 EST
Sold For 325
Sale No: 746
Lot No: 53
Symbol: Cat No: 65
U.S.S. Commodore Perry, Side-Wheel Gunboat, clean lady's envelope addressed to "H. Augustus Phelan Executive Officer, U.S. Steamer Commodore Perry, Plymouth, N.C., Via Roanoke Isalnd", franked with a 3¢ rose (65) tied by a circle-of-wedges with a clear New York c.d.s., Feb 23, 1863, alongside, Very Fine,
Commodore Perry was a sidewheel ferryboat acquired by the Navy and refitted as a gunboat. She was commissioned in October 1861 and in January 1862 joined the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron, where she took part, only a month later, in the capture of Roanoke Island. In October 1862 she participated in the failed Army-Navy attack on Franklin, Va. During the battle four of her crewmen were awarded the Medal of Honor. Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)
Suggested Bid $150-200
Opening US$ 160.00
Sold...US$ 225.00
Closed..Nov-18-2020, 10:39:27 EST
Sold For 225
Sale No: 746
Lot No: 54
Symbol: Cat No: 64
U.S.S. Congress, Frigate, cover with manuscript endorsement "U S Frigate Congress, Newport News," franked with a 3¢ pink (64) tied by a partial Old Point Comfort, Va. c.d.s. (docketed Oct 23, 1861), to East Boston, Mass. and backstamped Boston, Oct 26; reduced just a bit at the right, Fine to Very Fine, with a 1995 P.F. certificate as a "pink",
Congress was originally commissioned in May 1842, serving in the Mediterranean and South Atlantic. In September 1861 she joined the Atlantic Blockading Squadron. In March 1862, while part of the Union blockade of Newport News, Va., she fell under attack by the Confederate ironclad C.S.S. Virginia (formerly the U.S.S. Merrimack) and ultimately ran aground and sank with the loss of 120 men. Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)
Suggested Bid $400-600
Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 375.00
Closed..Nov-18-2020, 10:40:11 EST
Sold For 375
Sale No: 746
Lot No: 55
Symbol: Cat No: 65
U.S.S. Connecticut, Side-Wheel Steamer,stenciled "Ship Connecticut/ A. B. Langworthy" (Milgram No. 282) on the back of a Flag & Canon patriotic cover with the legend "Our Compromise" (Weiss F-R 419), franked with a 3¢ rose (65) tied by a clear Feb 25 New York target duplex (docketed 1861); to Connecticut's Captain, A. B. Langworthy, Milwaukee, Wis., "Sheriff's Office" reduced slightly at the right, otherwise exceptionally clean and Very Fine.,
A.B. Langworthy was an Acting Maser's Mate on Connecticut. The addressee, his brother, was a Captain in the 1st Wisconsin Heavy Artillery.
Built in New York as the Mississippi, this side-wheel staemer was purchased by the Navy, converted to a warship and commissioned U.S.S. Connecticut in August 1861. Her first voyage was on August 25, 1861, where she delivered men and supplies to blockade ships along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts as far as Galveston, Texas. She later spent time assisting in the search for the Confederate cruiser C.S.S. Nashville, then returned to cargo duty, making five voyages similar to her first. She also captured four schooners with valuable cargo during this period. Suggested Bid $1,200-1,800 (Image)
Suggested Bid $1,200-1,800
Opening US$ 900.00
Sold...US$ 1,500.00
Closed..Nov-18-2020, 10:41:08 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 746
Lot No: 56
Symbol: Cat No: 69
U.S.S. Constellation, Frigate,"Stand By The Flag" patriotic cover (Weiss F-R 321) addressed to "Mr. Joseph F. Littlefield, U. S. Ship Constellation, Spezia, Italy, franked with pen-canceled pair of 3¢ rose and a strip of three 12¢ black (65, 69); postmarked Milford, N.H., May 24, 1862 with red crayon "36" rate, red French boxed "P.D." and Jun 10 entry c.d.s., redirected from Spezia to Genoa where it was backstamped on Jun 12; includes the original four-page letter regarding family matters; cover reduced ever so slightly at the left (letter also slightly reduced on one edge), Very Fine. An exceptional example of a Patriotic ship's cover to Europe.,
Constellation, the last sail-only warship designed and built by the U.S. Navy, was commissioned in July 1855. She spent most of the war in the Mediterranean gathering intelligence on Confederate raiders and activities. Suggested Bid $1,200-1,800 (Image)
Suggested Bid $1,200-1,800
Opening US$ 1,700.00
Sold...US$ 1,700.00
Closed..Nov-18-2020, 10:42:36 EST
Sold For 1700
Sale No: 746
Lot No: 57
Symbol: Cat No: 65
U.S.S. Constitution, Frigate, cover addressed to "Midshipman Frederic G. Hyde, U.S.S. Constitution, Newport, Rhode Island", franked with a cork-canceled 3¢ rose (65) and postmarked Norwichtown, Ct., Jan 15 (1864), Fine to Very Fine,
Constitution, "Old Ironsides", was built in 1797 and is the world's oldest commissioned naval vessel still afloat. In 1857 she was moved to dry dock at the Portsmouth Navy Yard for conversion into a training ship, being refitted with classrooms and reducing her armament to only 16 guns. In August 1860 she was moved to the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis. Then in April 1861, at the outbreak of the War, after threats were made against her by Southern sympathizers, Constitution, along with the Naval Academy itself, was moved north to Fort Adams in Newport, R.I., for the duration of the war. Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)
Suggested Bid $150-200
Opening US$ 225.00
Closed..Nov-18-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 746
Lot No: 58
Symbol: Cat No: 26
U.S.S. Constitution, Frigate, cover addressed to "Act. Mid. Louis E. Fagan, U.S. Ship Constitution, Annapolis, Md.", franked with a grid-canceled 3¢ dull red (26) and postmarked Philadelphia, Feb 16, 1861,
Constitution, "Old Ironsides", was built in 1797 and is the world's oldest commissioned naval vessel still afloat. In 1857 she was moved to dry dock at the Portsmouth Navy Yard for conversion into a training ship, being refitted with classrooms and reducing her armament to only 16 guns. In August 1860 she was moved to the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis. Then in April 1861, at the outbreak of the War, after threats were made against her by Southern sympathizers, Constitution, along with the Naval Academy itself, was moved north to Fort Adams in Newport, R.I., for the duration of the war. Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)
Suggested Bid $150-200
Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 250.00
Closed..Nov-18-2020, 10:44:41 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 746
Lot No: 59
Symbol: Cat No: 26
U.S.S. Cumberland, Frigate, cover with manuscript endorsement "Ship letter, U.S.S. 'Cumberland'", cover franked with a 3¢ dull red (26) tied by an incomplete Old Point Comfort, Va. c.d.s., Sep 11 (1861), to Fort Snelling, Minn.; upper left corner of stamp nicked, Fine to Very Fine. A very scarce Civil War Cumberland ship letter,
Cumberland, a sail-only frigate, was launched in November 1842 and served as Flagship for the Pacific, European and Home Squadrons. She was Perry's Flagship during the Mexican-American War. She was rammed and sunk in an engagement with the Confederate ironclad C.S.S. Virginia (formerly the U.S.S. Merrimack) at Newport News, Va., on March 8, 1862. The engagement, on the first day of the Battle of Hampton Roads, is considered to be a turning point in the history of naval warfare, as it demonstrated the advantage of steam-powered, armored ships over sail-powered, wooden-hulled ships. Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)
Suggested Bid $300-400
Opening US$ 300.00
Sold...US$ 300.00
Closed..Nov-18-2020, 10:45:04 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 746
Lot No: 60
Symbol: Cat No: 65
U.S.S. Curlew, Tinclad Stern-Wheel Gunboat, cover with printed endorsement "U.S. Steamer 'Curlew', Miss. Squadron" (Milgram 324), franked with a 3¢ rose (65) tied by a Cairo, Ill. target duplex, Apr 30, 1864, to Camden, O.; reduced slightly at the left, otherwise Very Fine. Cairo, at the junction of the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers, was an important supply base for the Mississippi River Squadron.,
Curlew, also known as Tinclad No. 12, was launched as the Florence at Pittsburgh in early 1862. She was purchased by the Navy in December 1862 and commissioned as the Curlew in February 1863. She operated as part of the Mississippi River Flotilla on the Mississippi and her tributaries, her eight howitzers making her ideal for bombardment of Confederate positions. Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)
Suggested Bid $300-400
Opening US$ 275.00
Sold...US$ 600.00
Closed..Nov-18-2020, 10:46:09 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 746
Lot No: 61
Symbol: Cat No: 65
U.S.S. Currituck, Screw Steamer, cover addressed to "Mr. I. Cohen, Hospital Steward on the U.S.S. Corrituck, [sic] Fort. Monroe, Old Point or Elsewhere", franked with a 3¢ rose (65) tied by a Washington D.C. c.d.s., May 16, 1862, two months after the epic Monitor - Virginia engagement,
Currituck was launched in 1843 as the Seneca. She was purchased by the Navy in September 1861 and commissioned as the Currituck in February 1862. Her first assignment was to tow U.S.S. Monitor to Hampton Roads so that the revolutionary new ironclad could meet the threat of the Confederate ironclad, C.S.S. Virginia (formerly U.S.S. Merrimack) . She spent the remainder of the war as part of the Potomac River Flotilla, convoying transports and hospital boats from Fredericksburg, Va., and also managing to take ten blockade-runners during the same period. Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)
Suggested Bid $150-200
Opening US$ 130.00
Sold...US$ 130.00
Closed..Nov-18-2020, 10:46:49 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 746
Lot No: 62
Symbol:
U.S.S. Essex, Ironclad River Gunboat, cover with manuscript endorsement "Ship Letter, USS Essex, June 28, 63" and handstamped with a partial "U.S. SHIP/ 3cts." in circle and sent to Weymouth Landing, Mass., Fine to Very Fine,
Essex was launched as the New Era in 1856. In 1861 she was acquired by the Army and outfitted as a timberclad gunboat and joined General Foote's Western Gunboat Flotilla, taking part in a Cumberland River expedition. Shortly thereafter she was renamed USS Essex and was refitted with iron armor and various other upgrades. In February 1862 she took part in the attack on Fort Henry, Tennessee. In October 1862 she was transferred from the Army to the Navy and took part in the capture of Fort Hudson and was part of the Red River Campaign. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)
Suggested Bid $200-300
Opening US$ 170.00
Sold...US$ 170.00
Closed..Nov-18-2020, 10:47:39 EST
Sold For 170
Sale No: 746
Lot No: 63
Symbol: Cat No: Blockade
U.S.S. Florida, Side-Wheel Steamer,Lady Liberty & George Washington Shield patriotic cover with "The War for the Union" (Weiss FP-GW 129, verse 2386) with manuscript endorsement "U.S. Steamer Florida, Ship Letter" at the upper right, handstamped "U.S. SHIP/3cts." and sent to Philadelphia; reduced slightly at the right, Fine to Very Fine,
Florida was acquired by the Navy in October 1861 and converted to a cruiser. She was assigned to the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron and participated in the operations that took Port Royal and positions in northern Florida and Georgia. She was later assigned to the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron, where she was successful in the capture or destruction of several blockade-runners. Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)
Suggested Bid $400-600
Opening US$ 275.00
Sold...US$ 275.00
Closed..Nov-18-2020, 10:48:13 EST
Sold For 275
Sale No: 746
Lot No: 64
Symbol: Cat No: ?
U.S.S. Fort Donelson, Side-Wheel Steamer, cover addressed to "Dr. Max G. Raffler(?), S.S. 'Fort Donelson', New Inlet off Fort Fisher, N.C.", franked with a cork-canceled 3¢ rose (65) and postmarked Old Point Comfort, Va., Feb 23 (1865); include the original letter datelined "U S S Newbern, Hampton Roads 23 Feby 1865", Fine to Very Fine. A very scarce ship-to-ship letter.,
Fort Donelson was originally the British merchant steamer Giraffe, launched in May 1860 to serve as a blockade-runner. She was acquired by the Confederate Navy, renamed Robert E. Lee, and made her first voyage in January 1863 and established a near-legendary reputation as a blockade-runner, making 21 successful voyages in ten months. She was finally captured on her 22nd voyage in November 1863. She was then purchased by the Union Navy from a Boston Prize Court and, in June 1864, recommissioned U.S.S. Fort Donelson, joining the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron for the remainder of the war. Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)
Suggested Bid $150-200
Opening US$ 180.00
Sold...US$ 180.00
Closed..Nov-18-2020, 10:49:33 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 746
Lot No: 65
Symbol: Cat No: 65
U.S.S. Galena, Ironclad Corvette, cover addressed to "Lieut. James Parker, U.S. Steamer 'Galena', Old Point Comfort, Virginia", franked with a grid-canceled 3¢ rose (65) and postmarked with a Newark, N.J. c.d.s., Mar 9, 1863, Fine to Very Fine,
Galena was commissioned in April 1862 as one of three ironclads built to combat the C.S.S. Virginia. She joined the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron, but her armor was found to be too thin to prevent Confederate shots from penetrating. Regarded as a failure, she was reconstructed as a wooden-hulled screw steamer without most of her armor in 1863 and transferred to the West Gulf Blockading Squadron, participating in the Battle of Mobile Bay and subsequent siege of Fort Morgan in August 1864. She was briefly transferred to the East Gulf Blockading Squadron, then, after repairs in November, she rejoined the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron in March 1865. Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)
Suggested Bid $150-200
Opening US$ 90.00
Closed..Nov-18-2020, 10:50:15 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 746
Lot No: 66
Symbol: Cat No: 65
U.S.S. Gamma, Screw Tug, cover addressed to "Henry F. Curtis, Act. Ens., Comdg. U.S.S. Gamma No. 3, Trents Reach, James River, Va.", franked with a 3¢ rose (65) neatly tied by a mostly clear Kennebunk, Me. c.d.s., Feb 7 (1865); unobtrusive central spindle hole, Very Fine,
Gamma was a small steamer built in 1863 as steamer R. F. Loper. She was acquired by the Navy in June 1864 and renamed Gamma, though also referred to as Tug Number 3 and Picket Boat Number 3. She was deployed as a picket on the James River and the Carolina Sounds. Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)
Suggested Bid $150-200
Opening US$ 90.00
Closed..Nov-18-2020, 10:50:40 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 746
Lot No: 67
Symbol: Cat No: 65
U.S.S. Geranium, Converted Tug Gunboat, exceptionally clean cover addressed to "George E. Norris, Act. 3rd Asst. Engineer, U.S. Str. Geranium, Port Royal", franked with a grid-canceled 3¢ rose (65) and postmarked with a light Mar 10 Chelsea, Mass. c.d.s.; reduced slightly at the right, Very Fine,
Geranium (ex John A. Dix), with a complement of 39 to 45, was commissioned in 1863 and joined the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron. She served as a picket, dispatch and light supply ship. She participated in operations on Bull's Bay and diversionary amphibious operations that hastened the evacuation of Charleston. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)
Suggested Bid $200-300
Opening US$ 150.00
Sold...US$ 150.00
Closed..Nov-18-2020, 10:51:52 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 746
Lot No: 68
Symbol: Cat No: 65
U.S.S. Geranium, Converted Tug Gunboat, cover addressed to "Mr. George E. Norris, Act. 3rd Asst. Engineer, U.S. Str. Geranium, Port Royal, S.C.", franked with two 3¢ rose (65) with segmented cork cancels; docketed "Nov 13" with complete details of the letter [not present] in pencil on the reverse; one stamp missing a corner, otherwise Fine to Very Fine,
Geranium (ex John A. Dix), with a complement of 39 to 45, was commissioned in 1863 and joined the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron. She served as a picket, dispatch and light supply ship. She participated in operations on Bull's Bay and diversionary amphibious operations that hastened the evacuation of Charleston. Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)
Suggested Bid $150-200
Opening US$ 90.00
Closed..Nov-18-2020, 10:52:25 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 746
Lot No: 69
Symbol: Cat No: Blockade
U.S.S. Harriet Lane, Converted Side-Wheel Revenue Cutter,Lady Liberty & George Washington Shield patriotic cover with "The War for the Union" (Weiss E-L 277) with manuscript endorsement "From the U.S. Steamer Harriet Lane", postmarked with a clear "U.S. SHIP/3cts." in circle and sent to Philadelphia; major edge wear, about Fine,
Harriet Lane, with a complement of 100, was a converted revenue cutter transferred to the Navy. She fired the first shot of the Naval War April 11, 1861, off Charleston. She served as a mortar boat at New Orleans. On January 1, 1863, she was captured at Galveston Bay. Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)
Suggested Bid $500-750
Opening US$ 1,800.00
Sold...US$ 1,800.00
Closed..Nov-18-2020, 10:55:32 EST
Sold For 1800
Sale No: 746
Lot No: 70
Symbol:
U.S.S. Hartford, Screw Sloop, cover with manuscript endorsement "From USS Hartford" with additional manuscript "Per Steamer 'Rhode Island" and handstamped "Due 3" and "SHIP" with a bold Philadelphia c.d.s., May 21, 1862, to General Wayne, Pa.; edge wear, about Fine. A rare two-ship cover, the Navy supply ship Rhode Island carrying mail from the sloop-of-war, Hartford, only a few weeks after the capture of New Orleans,
At the outbreak of the war the Hartford was ordered home and in December of 1861, she was fitted out for wartime service and departed from Delaware on January 28, 1862. She served as the flagship of Farragut's West Gulf Blockading Squadron. She dodged a run by the ironclad Manassas and then was grounded near Fort St. Phillip. She fought there and was included at the Battle of New Orleans. On March 14, 1863, she, along with six other ships, attempted to run the batteries at Port Hudson, with only the Hartford and Albatross succeeding. Thereafter they patrolled between Port Hudson and Vicksburg, denying the Confederacy the help of much-needed supplies from the west. She led the Battle of Mobile Bay as Farragut's flagship with four ironclad monitors and 14 wooden vessels. Twelve sailors were awarded the Medal of Honor for service in this battle. In December of 1864 she returned to New York for repairs and in July of 1865 she became the flagship for the Asiatic Squadron and served until 1868. She was recommssioned to serve the Asiatic Squadron in 1872 and served there until 1875. In 1882 she served as flagship of the North Atlantic Squadron until March 1884. She then cruised in the Pacific until decommissioning in 1887 at Mare Island, California, for apprentice sea-training use. She was rebuilt and recommissioned in October 1899, then transferred to the Atlantic coast to be used for a training and cruise ship for midshipmen until October 1912, when she was transferred to Charleston for use as a station ship. She was placed out of commssion in 1926 and eventually towed to Norfolk Navy Yard where she sank at her berth. Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)
Suggested Bid $150-200
Opening US$ 225.00
Sold...US$ 250.00
Closed..Nov-18-2020, 10:56:44 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 746
Lot No: 71
Symbol: Cat No: 65
U.S.S. Housatonic, Screw Sloop, cover with manuscript endorsement "U. S. S. Housatonic" franked with a pair of 3¢ rose (65) tied two strikes of the scarce undated double-circle "U.S. SHIP" with fleuron (Milgram SH-17), Very Fine. According to Milgram, there are fewer than 25 recorded examples of this particular "U.S. SHIP" handstamp,
Housatonic, with a complement of 160, was commissioned in August 1862 and assigned to the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron. She operated with the outer Charleston harbor blockade and participated in attacks on Charleston. On February 17, 1864, she became the first ship sunk by a submarine. Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500 (Image)
Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 1,500.00
Sold...US$ 1,500.00
Closed..Nov-18-2020, 10:57:49 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 746
Lot No: 72
Symbol: Cat No: 65
U.S.S. Housatonic, Steam Sloop, cover with manuscript endorsement "U. S. S. Housatonic" franked with a pair of 3¢ rose (65) tied by two New York grid duplexes, Nov 19, 1863, to Williamsburgh, L. Island (New York), Very Fine,
Housatonic, with a complement of 160, was commissioned in August 1862 and assigned to the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron. She operated with the outer Charleston harbor blockade and participated in attacks on Charleston. On February 17, 1864, she became the first ship sunk by a submarine. Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)
Suggested Bid $500-750
Opening US$ 550.00
Sold...US$ 550.00
Closed..Nov-18-2020, 10:58:49 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 746
Lot No: 73
Symbol: Cat No: 65
U.S.S. Housatonic, Screw Sloop, cover with manuscript endorsement "U. S. S. Housatonic" franked with a 3¢ rose (65) tied by a New York circle-of-wedges duplex, Dec 15, 1862, to Wickford, R.I., Fine to Very Fine,
Housatonic, with a complement of 160, was commissioned in August 1862 and assigned to the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron. She operated with the outer Charleston harbor blockade and participated in attacks on Charleston. On February 17, 1864, she became the first ship sunk by a submarine. Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)
Suggested Bid $500-750
Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 375.00
Closed..Nov-18-2020, 10:59:23 EST
Sold For 375
Sale No: 746
Lot No: 74
Symbol: Cat No: Blockade
U.S.S. Hunchback, Side-Wheel Gunboat, small Lady Liberty with Shield patriotic cover (Weiss F-ST 57a) with manuscript endorsement "Naval letter, U S Stea. Hunchback, Richard Pasquell, Executive Officer", postmarked with a clear New Bern, N.C. c.d.s., Feb 19, 1863 and a bold handstamped "3", to Boston; address somewhat faded, still Very Fine,
Hunchback was a side-wheel New York City ferry with a complement of 125. She was purchased in 1861 and converted to a gunboat. Very active in the early operations in the Albemarle and Pamlico Sounds, she played an important role in the capture of New Bern. Suggested Bid $350-500 (Image)
Suggested Bid $350-500
Opening US$ 450.00
Sold...US$ 450.00
Closed..Nov-18-2020, 11:00:28 EST
Sold For 450
Sale No: 746
Lot No: 75
Symbol: Cat No: 65
U.S.S. Itasca, Unadilla-Class Gunboat, cover with printed endorsement "Naval letter, U.S. Gun Boat 'Itasca,' Executive Officer.", franked with a cork-canceled 3¢ rose (65) tied by an incomplete Key West, Fla. c.d.s. with an illegible date, to Great Falls, N.H.; reduced somewhat at the right, otherwise Very Fine. The printed Executive Officer's endorsement negated the need for postage, but a stamp was used anyway.,
A VERY RARE PRINTED NAVAL SHIP'S ENDORSEMENT.
Itasca was assigned to the West Gulf Blockading Squadron with a complement of 114. At New Orleans she served the chain blockading Farragut's fleet. She participated in the Lower Mississippi River Campaign, Galveston Blockade and Mobile Bay. Suggested Bid $3,500-5,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $3,500-5,000
Opening US$ 3,000.00
Sold...US$ 3,000.00
Closed..Nov-18-2020, 11:01:17 EST
Sold For 3000
Sale No: 746
Lot No: 76
Symbol: Cat No: 65
U.S.S. James L. Davis, Bark, cover addressed to "Act. Asst. Surgeon, J.F. Alleyne Adams, U.S.S. 'Jas. L. Davis', East Gulf Squadron, Key West, Florida" franked with a 3¢ rose (65) tied by a mostly clear Portland, Me. target duplex, Aug 25, 1864, and with a clear "DUE/6" handstamp, Fine to Very Fine. Apparently the letter was over half an ounce, requiring another 3¢ postage, and was charged a 2x3¢ penalty,
James L. Davis was a bark-rigged, wooden sailing vessel used by the Navy to patrole navigable waterways of the South. She arrived in Cedar Keys, Florida, in March 1862. During her time with the East Gulf Blockading Squadron she served as a blockader, supply ship, troop-landing vessel and conducted raids on salt works. Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)
Suggested Bid $150-200
Opening US$ 150.00
Sold...US$ 150.00
Closed..Nov-18-2020, 11:01:53 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 746
Lot No: 77
Symbol: Cat No: 65
U.S.S. Katahdin, Unadilla-Class Gunboat, cover addressed to "Ensign George A. Wauner, Gun-boat Katardin [sic] New Orleans, La.", franked with a 3¢ rose (65) tied by a partial five-point star-in-circle and postmarked with a Duxbury, Mass. c.d.s., May 16 (1862), Fine to Very Fine,
Katahdin with a complement of 114 passed the forts at New Orleans with Farragut and served on the lower Mississippi. Later she operated on the Texas coast. She was decommissioned in July 1865. Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)
Suggested Bid $150-200
Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 100.00
Closed..Nov-18-2020, 11:02:21 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 746
Lot No: 78
Symbol: Cat No: Blockade
U.S.S. Kearsarge, Screw Sloop of War, cover from station off the Azores via London, England with small manuscript endorsement "From U.S.S. Kearsarge", postmarked on the reverse with a red London c.d.s., Sep 9, 1863 with a red straightline "PACKET LETTER", rated "12/CENTS" Azores to Great Britain, plus 16¢ transatlantic and 5¢ U.S. inland totaling "33" (pence handstamp) or "U.S. NOTES/45" (handstamp) with a Sep 22 "New York Am. Pkt." c.d.s.; addressed to South Braintree, Mass. and "forwarded" (manuscript) to Plymouth with 3¢ forwarding added to the 45¢, making the addressee liable for "Due 48 cts" (manuscript); a fabulous transatlantic civil war naval ship cover, though with major edge wear and some repairing at the right,
Kearsage was best known for her defeat of the Confederate Commerce raider Alabama. She was built in 1861 under the American Civil War emergency ship building program, launching on September 11, 1861, and commissioned on January 24, 1862, with Captain Charles Pickering in command. Suggested Bid $350-500 (Image)
Suggested Bid $350-500
Opening US$ 400.00
Sold...US$ 400.00
Closed..Nov-18-2020, 11:02:51 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 746
Lot No: 79
Symbol: Cat No: 65
U.S.S. Kensington, Screw Steamer, cover with manuscript endorsement "Naval letter from U. S. Str. Kensington", franked with a target-canceled 3¢ rose (65) and postmarked New Orleans, Feb 20, 1863, to Milton Mills, N.H., docketed as received Mar 5, Fine to Very Fine,
Kensington served from February 1862 to May 1865 with a crew of 72. She was a water supply ship and resupplied Farragut at New Orleans. She delivered water to blockaders off Texas and Louisiana. She also served as a bombardment ship and took or participated in the taking of nine blockade-runners. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)
