Rare Archive of 5 Original Letters from Future Commodore Samuel Lockwood (1838-1839)
This sale features a historically significant collection of five (5) handwritten letters penned by U.S. Naval Officer Samuel Lockwood to his sister, Eliza A. Lockwood, in Fallsburgh, NY. All letters were written on board the U.S.S. Cyane during its Mediterranean cruise.
Highlights of the Collection:
• Dates: June 20, 1838 (off Boston) through April 17, 1839 (Marseilles, France).
• Locations: Includes correspondence from Gibraltar, Marseille, and off the coast of Boston.
• Content: Lockwood provides vivid details of naval life, his travels via the Western Isles, Tenerife, and Madeira, and personal family business. One letter mentions bringing home quarter casks of Madeira wine and purchasing fruit trees.
• Postal History: Excellent early stampless covers with various markings including "SHIP," red "PAID," and circular date stamps from Baltimore, New York, and Gibraltar.
• Condition: In good antique condition with expected fold lines and some seal tears/holes as typical for 19th-century mail.
Note to Buyers:
Please examine all high-resolution photos carefully. These images serve as the primary description of the physical condition, ink clarity, and postal markings of each letter. I strive for accuracy in my descriptions, but the photos provide the most definitive look at the items' character and any age-related wear.
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1838-39 Samuel Lockwood Naval Letters USS Cyane Gibraltar Marseille Ship Mark
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