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James Alden Signed Civil War Letter - James Alden signed Civil War letter. Letter 5”x8” signed. Dated January 3, 1870 on Navy Department letterhead, two separate pages to Commodore Joseph F. Green (1811-1897), putting him in command of the Southern Squadron of the North Atlantic Fleet. At Key West, Florida. The letter in a secretary’s hand continues: “The Congress now at Phila will be your Flag Ship. If you have a choice of captains, for the command of that ship, please let me know-You are allowed a Secretary, and Lt. Comd. As Chief of Staff...”