RARE AND UNIQUE DOCUMENT SIGNED OF 45 OFFICERS AND CREW FROM THE CSS FLORIDA DISPLAYED AT THE GREENE MUSEUM.

This unique document which is on 2 sheets is an oath of allegiance signed at Fort Warren, Boston Harbor February 1, 1865 stating that the undersigned officers and crew of the steamer Florida are being released from confinement and pledge that they will leave the United States within 10 days and that while in the United States will commit no hostile act. It is interesting to note that these combatants including several well known confederate naval personalities were illegally captured by US warship in Brazilian port with half the crew and captain in town. The Brazilian government protested this obvious violation of their sovereignty and the captured vessel was supposed to have been returned to Brazil to rejoin the Confederate navy. Instead of being returned, Florida was sunk by Admiral David Porter though not directly ordered. The Florida along with the CSS Alabama were the most famous of Confederate sloops of war. Florida captured 37 prizes during her impressive career. Also included is a signed limited edition print of the CSS Florida by signed by William R. McGrath. SIZE: 18-1/2″ h x 15″ l each. PROVENANCE: From the Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: Paper was not removed from frames but appears fairly stable though brittle with staining, cracks and some tears with small reductions unaffecting text. Signatures are all discernable though wider on bottom section of first document. Glass covering print is cracked. 9-28005 (1,000-2,000) – Lot 1387

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - February 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1387	$592.50	RARE AND UNIQUE DOCUMENT SIGNED OF 45 OFFICERS AND CREW FROM THE CSS FLORIDA DISPLAYED AT THE GREENE MUSEUM. This unique document which is on 2 sheets is an oath of allegiance signed at Fort Warren, Boston Harbor February 1, 1865 stating that the undersigned officers and crew of the steamer Florida are being released from confinement and pledge that they will leave the United States within 10 days and that while in the United States will commit no hostile act. It is interesting to note that these combatants including several well known confederate naval personalities were illegally captured by US warship in Brazilian port with half the crew and captain in town. The Brazilian government protested this obvious violation of their sovereignty and the captured vessel was supposed to have been returned to Brazil to rejoin the Confederate navy. Instead of being returned, Florida was sunk by Admiral David Porter though not directly ordered. The Florida along with the CSS Alabama were the most famous of Confederate sloops of war. Florida captured 37 prizes during her impressive career. Also included is a signed limited edition print of the CSS Florida by signed by William R. McGrath. SIZE: 18-1/2″ h x 15″ l each. PROVENANCE: From the Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: Paper was not removed from frames but appears fairly stable though brittle with staining, cracks and some tears with small reductions unaffecting text. Signatures are all discernable though wider on bottom section of first document. Glass covering print is cracked. 9-28005 (1,000-2,000) – Lot 1387 Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - February 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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RARE AND UNIQUE DOCUMENT SIGNED OF 45 OFFICERS AND CREW FROM THE CSS FLORIDA DISPLAYED AT THE GREENE MUSEUM.