A one page letter written on the famous U.S.S. Constitution - America’s first battleship made famous for its exploits against the British in the War of 1812.  In this letter Lieut. Dulaney writes to E.I. Wee, Quarter Master of the U.S. Marine Corp. in Washington City.  The purpose of this writing is to forward a letter to a Lieut. Hall.  The Constitution at this time was at Port Mahon acclaimed to be the finest harbor in the Mediterranean, located in the Spanish Balearic Islands.  Letter is in very good condition with paper loss (not effecting anything) where the wax seal was placed.  A nice representative piece of history from an amazing ship. 

# EL3 – Price $265


Transcription of letter:

U.S.S. Constitution                                                

Port Mahon January 22^nd 1823                                                 

         Dear Sir,

                         Not being certain where Dr. Hall may be stationed on arrival of this letter in the
         United States, I have taken the liberty of enclosing to your care.   Though Lt. Hall be absent from
         Washington, thus the favor of you to transmit it to him. 

                         Be pleased to make my respects to Col. Henderson and the officers on your station and
         also Col. Gibson, Thompson, Roads, Captain Cox, Ned Myer, and O. Carr. 

                                                                                                         Viva Omd Mil Anos

                                                                                                         Very respectfully your obedient servant

                          Wm. Dulaney