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Outgoing Blockade Adversity Cover to England, made from a printed court document, from the Grimball correspondence addressed to Mr. John Grimball, care of Frasier Trenholm & Co., Liverpool England, no postal markings as this was probably sent under cover in a larger package, Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $300 - 400.

Lieutenant John Grimball's early career included service on the C.S.S. "Arkansas", an ironclad operating near Vicksburg and reputed to be the most feared ship of the C.S. Navy. The Arkansas ran aground and was burned by the crew. Lt. Grimball was assigned to service abroad on Jan. 6, 1864, and this was probably sent by Grimball from England on Feb. 17, 1864. He was appointed to the famed C.S.S. "Shenandoah" on Oct. 8, 1864. The Shenandoah's exploits continued months after the end of the war, as she captured whalers for prize. Lt. Grimball was present when the first and last shots of the war were fired. This correspondence has been extensively researched.