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David Levy (Yulee). Signature on two page letter datelined "Homosassa, Flo, Feby 20, 1853" to the Secretary of the Navy (John P. Kennedy) recommendation for the post of Navy Agent at Live Oak, Fla.…Mr. Cyprian T. Jenkins informs me that handstamp will apply for the appt of Live Oak agent in the place of Mr. Waterson, he present incumbent. I beg leave to recommend him to yr favorable consdierarion. Mr. J. has been a long resident of Flo., into which State he immigrated from Maryland. He was lately, & indeed still is, a memberof the Legislature of the State, and I have no doubt would fulfil to your satisfaction & that of the public the duty of the office he desires., Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400.
David Levy Yulee was an American politician from Florida and the first Jewish member of the United States Senate.
Realized: $450