Rear Admiral Silas Horton Stringham Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
REAR ADMIRAL SILAS HORTON STRINGHAM
Born: November 7, 1798 in Middleton, New York
Died: February 7, 1876 in New York City, New York
Died: February 7, 1876 in New York City, New York
Biography
SILAS H. STRINGHAM entered the Navy in 1810 as midshipman on the frigate President, under Commodore John Rogers. In 1812 he was assigned to the Guererre, under Commodore Stephen Decatur. He later served in the Mexican War and the Civil War. In 1862, Stringham was made a Rear Admiral, on the retired list, and soon after this he became President of the Naval Commission.
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REAR ADMIRAL SILAS HORTON STRINGHAM - AUTOGRAPH ENDORSEMENT SIGNED 08/27/1864 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 177255Silas H. Stringham signs an autograph endorsement about three ships that needed adjustments. Autograph Endorsement signed at upper left: "Forwarded by/S.H. Stringham/Comdt" of Autograph Letter Signed: "H.A. Goldsborough", 1p, 7¾x9½.Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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REAR ADMIRAL SILAS HORTON STRINGHAM - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 9/24 - HFSID 33804The US Navy veteran of three wars signs a pass for the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Autograph Note signed: "S. H. Stringham", 1 page, 5x8. Brooklyn, New York, September 24, no year. In full: "Please permit the bearer Mr. Marsh & friend to pass into the Navy Yard.…"
Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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REAR ADMIRAL SILAS HORTON STRINGHAM - DOCUMENT SIGNED 02/04/1868 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 273023ocument signed: "S. H. Stringham" as President of the Court, 1p, 7½x9¾. Also signed twice: "H H Goodman", Judge Advocate. Brooklyn Navy Yard, New York, 1868 February 4. Summons to Midshipman M. S. Day to attend the Naval General Court Martial of navy surgeon H. L.
Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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GIDEON WELLES - DOCUMENT SIGNED 02/09/1864 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 31392Civil War-dated orders to a young naval officer to report to the USS Cherokee in Boston. Rear Admiral Stringham certifies that he has reported as ordered. Document signed: "Gideon Welles" as Secretary of the Navy, "S. H. Stringham/Commandant", "E. L. Norton/Naval Agt.…"
Sale Price $765.00
$900.00
