Worden was captured by the Confederates and held prisoner for seven months. Shortly afterward, he assumed command of the new ironclad Monitor. In the famous battle of Monitor and Merrimack, Worden was wounded in the face and temporarily blinded. Promoted to rear admiral in 1872, Worden was superintendent of Annapolis and commanded the European squadron. Another co-signer, Ammen, was a professor at USMA and active during the Civil War. DS, one page, 8 x 13, Navy Department, Bureau of Navigation and Office of Detail letterhead, February 14, 1872. Document releasing someone from the Examining Board and ordering same to report to Commodore J.L. Worden at the Naval Hospital at the Naval Academy. Signed “J.L. Worden,” and by “Danl. Ammen,” “James D. Murray” and “Wm. Gries.” In very good condition, with mounting traces, typical age and handling war, edge chips. R&R COA.
