Interesting group of five handwritten letters addressed to Theron Merritt, Acting Assistant Paymaster with the Union North Atlantic Blockade Squadron, dated 1864 and associated with naval operations off the Atlantic coast. The correspondence, largely from a family member in New York, discusses blockade duty conditions, shipment of goods and provisions via supply vessels, financial matters including inflation and personal expense, attempts to send luxury items and liquor to officers, and speculation regarding prize cargo and wartime commodities such as cotton and gold. Several letters reference the USS Newbern and the logistical realities of sustaining officers at sea, while others touch on bureaucratic matters such as commissions and the influence of political connections. As a cohesive archive, the group provides a continuous and thematically unified glimpse into Union naval life, supply networks, and economic considerations during the Civil War. Pickup & Shipping: Free pickup in Gardnerville, NV. FedEx Ground/Home Delivery within the continental U.S.: $30 + 1.5% insurance (unless waived in writing). Combined shipping available.

Good. Letters show staining, toning, fold wear, and edge losses, with some mounting remnants and handling wear visible throughout.