Subject: Naval art and science

A letter written by Henry Etting, purser in the United States Navy, to Daniel Broadhead on November 27, 1831. The letter concerns Navy business and was sent from Norfolk, Virginia. The letter is a stampless ship cover sent from Hampton Roads. Etting served in the U.S. Navy for over fifty years, retiring as a pay-director with the rank of commodore. During the Civil War, he served as purser and fiscal agent for the Navy Department in New York.

This is the first edition of "Rules and Regulations for Men of War," a book originally published gratis several years prior and reprinted in response to the American Civil War. The book was signed by Lieutenant Smith W. Nichols in November 1861. Nichols later became second in command on the CSS Shenandoah, a Confederate raider primarily involved in chasing blockade runners. The book is associated with Uriah P. Levy.

This is the second edition of Uriah P. Levy's book, "Rules and Regulations for Men of War." Originally published gratis, this edition was reprinted in 1861 due to the demand created by the Civil War. The book provides rules and regulations for naval warfare.

This is the first commercially published edition of "Rules and Regulations for Men of War," originally published gratis several years prior. The request for this commercial edition was prompted by the Civil War. The book contains 70 pages and no advertisements. Published in 1861. Dimensions: 4" x 6". At least two subsequent editions exist.

First edition of "Rules and Regulations for Men of War." Published in 1861. This copy came from the Universal Movies Research Library, acquired in 1946. The book's publication was prompted by the Civil War; at least two later editions exist. The description also notes that the author had previously published this material gratis several years prior.