Lot 2354
U.S. Autographs, Wells, Gideon (Secretary of the Navy) (1802-1878), various Naval appointments/promotions and medical records from the Civil War and letter regarding Charles H Burbank, 7 signed by Wells (apparently Burbank was not a well man), plus invitation and dance cards for when the Russian fleet called at Norfolk, VA (where Burbank was stationed later), very unusual group of historical items. Wells was appointed Secretary of the Navy by Lincoln in 1861 and served until 1869.
Estimate $1,500-2,000.
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