Autograph letter, signed. Dated Dec 26, 1863, written by US Navy Surgeon Solomon Sharp while he was in charge of the Naval Hospital, Portsmouth, VA. Addressed to Commodore J. W. Livingston, commanding officer US Naval Station, Norfolk, VA. Requesting permission to accompany his wife to the funeral of her sister. Dimensions 7×5.5 inches. Attached photo shows Sharp in 1863. Fine condition.
