2021-05 Raynors HCA Live
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DAVID DIXON PORTER (1813-1891). United States Navy Admiral, one of the most noted and celebrated Union Naval Heroes of the Civil War. Autograph Letter Signed, "David D. Porter,", May 17, 1877, written from Washington, D.C., to William Maury, 7 pages, octavo, 5" x 8", Fine. Great content letter from Porter, in which he criticizes the current administration, accusing them of being hypocritical as far as civil service reform is concerned, and complains of ill treatment of career naval personnel. It reads, in part: "... Politicians in this country ... are like the fellows at the gold diggings, they don't neglect the smallest grain of gold dust. ...." Rutherford Birchard Hayes was President in 1877. Paper is in choice condition with a minor rust mark from a paper clip in upper left of first page and an erased pencil notation in upper right corner. Comes together with its original stamped transmittal envelope. (2 items)
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