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Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 13.75 x 17.25, February 3, 1844. President Tyler appoints John Pope as "a Commander in the Navy." Signed at the conclusion by President Tyler and countersigned by Secretary of the Navy David Henshaw. The white Navy Department seal remains affixed to lower portion. In fine condition, with scattered light staining. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA.
John Pope (1798–1876) was an officer in the United States Navy during the American Civil War. From July 1 to October 24, 1861, Pope was attached to the Gulf Squadron commanding USS Richmond. He participated in the search for CSS Sumter in the West Indies while on his way to join the Gulf Blockading Squadron, assisted in the blockade of the passes of the Mississippi River, and took part in the engagement with Confederate States' vessels at the Battle of the Head of Passes on October 12, 1861. Prior to the Civil War, he served in the Mediterranean, West Indian, Brazil, African, and East India Squadrons.
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