Author: SCHLEY, Winfield Scott (1839-1909)
Title: Signature and Sentiment
Description: American naval officer most famed for leading the Arctic mission to rescue survivors of the Greely expedition; in the Spanish-American War he commanded the Battle of Santiago. Handsome signature and sentiment, 3½" X 2", n.p. 1898 December 1. Fine. Tipped to a high-quality larger sheet, with a 5" X 7" printed portrait of Schley tipped above this. "May God always bless our / people and our Country! / W.S. Schley / Rear admiral U.S.N. / Dec 1st, 1898." A choice patriotic statement, dated shortly after his victorious return from the Battle of Santiago. Tastefully, archivally double matted under Conservation Clear ultraviolet-filtering glass in a ½" antiqued silver frame (overall dimensions 10 3/4" X 15½"). .

Keywords: Military


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