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Commanded the “Brooklyn” during the Civil War, Excellent Content Letter”
ALDEN, Admiral James (1810-1877). American Rear Admiral. During the Civil War he commanded the “Brooklyn” in the important Naval battle at Mobile Bay (1864). When the Monitor “Tecumseh” was sunk, Alden stopped his ship, throwing the fleet into disorder. He then received the famous order from Admiral Farragut: “Damn the Torpedoes!” Letter 5”x8” signed. Dated January 3, 1870 on Navy Department letterhead, two separate pages to Commodore Joseph F. Green (1811-1897), putting him in command of the Southern Squadron of the North Atlantic Fleet. At Key West, Florida. The letter in a secretary’s hand continues: “The Congress now at Phila will be your Flag Ship. If you have a choice of captains, for the command of that ship, please let me know-You are allowed a Secretary, and Lt. Comd. As Chief of Staff...” Light tanning to left margin otherwise in near fine condition.................................$165.00
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