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THBUlysses S. Grant Presidential Signed Appointment for Naval Officer John C.P. DeKrafft
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Grant, Ulysses S. (1822-1885). Appointment of John C.P. DeKrafft as Captain in the Navy, 1p, 15.75 x 19.5 in., January 27, 1873. Signed by Ulysses S. Grant as President. Blue wafer seal at bottom below a wonderful maritime graphic with ships, Neptune on his horses, goddesses and a few sea monsters.
Commander John C.P. DeKrafft (1825-1885) joined the old navy as a midshipman in October 1841 becoming passed midshipman during the Mexican War. He advanced to master and lieutenant in September 1855. During the Civil War DeKrafft served as lieutenant-commander of the USS Niagara in the midst of the assault on Ft. McCrean and later commanded the USS Conewaugh under Farragut at the battle of Mobile Bay. DeKrafft was made commander in July 1866 and was finally placed on the captain's list in November 1872 after nearly 31 years of service, having raised his pennant aboard the USS Hartford, Farragut's old flagship in the interim. DeKrafft was promoted commodore in October 1881 and rear-admiral in June 1885, dying in service a few months later on October 29, 1885.
A few minor holes along right side, otherwise excellent.Condition
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