Lot 2471
Confederacy, "C.S. Launch No. 1, Grand Caillou, April 1st 1862", dateline on letter Commander Frederick B. Fladden to Flag Officer C.S. Navy, New Orleans", some interesting military and blockade intelligence… "Since send my last report of the 15th inst. I have almost daily visited Last Island and Ship Island Shoals & vicinity; inspecting the neighboring Bayous with close scouting - Yet I have not seen anything of any of the Enemy's cruisers or boats attached to them. The Schooner "Hermosa" laden with Salt and Coffee seen the blockade on the 19th inst., is now lying with safety four miles above the Fort. I offered to send assistance with the Launch which the Master respectfully declined…part of my Crew wish to be transferred. They are good seamen and used to Gunnery. If you will allow the transfer to be made to some of the Gunboats on the River. I can reduce the expenses of the Launch considerably…", Very Fine.Estimate $500 - 750.