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Auction: 284 - Bond, Share & Americana Mailbid & Internet Exclusive
Lot: 762

Dewey, George American admiral (1837-1917); became a national hero when he won the Battle of Manila Bay without taking any casualties; the only man to be US Admiral of the Navy. ALS "George Dewey," 1p and 1 line, 8vo, on stationery of the Albermarle Hotel, NYC. He writes Mrs. Crawford, undoubtedly the family housekeeper, that "we will return to W[ashington] on Saturday reaching home at 3.40 P.M. Penn Station. Please tell Fredk. to have the carriage meet us." Toned, minor stains, overall VG. Estimate US$ 100-150

Estimate
$100 to $150