Endorsement, “D. G. Farragut,” at the bottom of a letter of recommendation written by W. Meredith, Paymaster, to a new Paymaster clerk, dated December 20, 1864. Letter reads, in part, “I desire to say that it will always give me great pleasure to bear witness to the energy industry and the ability that you have shown in the discharge of your duties.” Signed at the conclusion by Meredith and endorsed at the bottom by Farragut as Rear Admiral. In good condition, with partial separations along horizontal folds, overall toning and some light foxing. R&R COA.
