May 16th Rare Autograph Auction
Isaac Chauncey ALS, New York, 8 March 1819, signed by Chauncey to “Commodore W. Bainbridge / Comd’g Naval Forces / etc etc etc / Boston.” Both Chauncey and Bainbridge were prominent US naval officers in the War of 1812 and earlier. Bainbridge apparently asked Chauncey to check if a John Williams was a deserter from any of his ships. Williams had apparently run off to join the army and Chauncey is inclined to leave him there if the Secretary of the Navy approves. 9.5" x 16". In fine condition with a small tear at the top. From the Dr. John K. Lattimer Collection.
Isaac Chauncey (February 20, 1772 – January 27, 1840) was an American naval officer in the United States Navy who served in the Quasi-War, The Barbary Wars and the War of 1812. In the latter part of his naval career he was President of the Board of Navy Commissioners.
With One of a Kind Collectibles LOA. With Full JSA LOA.
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