{"product_id":"admiral-david-d-porter-signed-cut-psa-auto-union-civil-war-hero-1","title":"Admiral DAVID D. PORTER Signed Cut PSA Auto - Union Civil War Hero!","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex justify-start\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"192\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"53\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"56\"\u003eDavid Dixon Porter Signed Autograph Cut – Admiral of the United States Navy – PSA\/DNA Certified Authentic Auto – Certification #85882563\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"392\" style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"210\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"213\"\u003eA genuine\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"274\"\u003eautograph cut signed by Admiral David D. Porter\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most distinguished naval commanders in American history. Executed in bold black ink, the signature reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"415\" style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"415\"\u003e\"David D. Porter\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"446\" style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid;\"\u003ewith the additional notation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"461\" style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"461\"\u003e\"Admiral\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"510\" style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid;\"\u003ewritten beneath the signature in Porter's hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"820\" style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid;\"\u003eThe autograph is penned on a neatly trimmed lined paper cut, displaying Porter’s bold, flowing signature with excellent contrast and strong visual appeal. The simplicity of the presentation highlights the elegance of the autograph while emphasizing the rank that cemented his place in American naval history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"1114\" style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid;\"\u003eThe autograph has been professionally authenticated and encapsulated by\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"905\"\u003ePSA\/DNA\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserving the signature in a tamper-evident holder for long-term protection and display. The paper exhibits light, expected age toning but remains in excellent overall condition with outstanding legibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1677\" style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003eHistorical Context:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003eAdmiral David Dixon Porter (1813–1891) was one of the United States Navy's most accomplished officers and a central figure in the Union's naval success during the American Civil War. A veteran of the Mexican-American War, Porter gained national prominence through his leadership of the Mississippi River Squadron, where he worked closely with General Ulysses S. Grant during the Vicksburg Campaign. His command of Union naval forces played a decisive role in securing control of the Mississippi River, a turning point in the Civil War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"2062\" style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid;\"\u003ePorter later commanded the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron during the successful assaults on Fort Fisher, helping close the Confederacy's last major Atlantic port. In 1870, following the death of Admiral David G. Farragut, Porter became the\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"1999\"\u003esecond officer in United States history to hold the rank of full Admiral\u003c\/strong\u003e, serving as the nation's senior naval officer until his death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2064\" data-end=\"2278\" style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid;\"\u003eAutographs from Porter are especially desirable among Civil War collectors due to his pivotal role in Union naval operations and his enduring influence on the modernization and professionalization of the U.S. Navy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2280\" data-end=\"2401\" style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2280\" data-end=\"2315\"\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Encapsulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2318\"\u003eProfessionally authenticated and encapsulated by\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2378\"\u003ePSA\/DNA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eas\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2382\" data-end=\"2400\"\u003eAuthentic Auto\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2403\" data-end=\"2842\" style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid;\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13plou8\" data-start=\"2403\" data-end=\"2447\"\u003ePSA\/DNA Certification Number:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2435\" data-end=\"2447\"\u003e85882563\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"moe7tz\" data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2521\"\u003eEncapsulated in a tamper-evident PSA holder for protection and display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19u2p81\" data-start=\"2522\" data-end=\"2620\"\u003eSigned with the designation\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2552\" data-end=\"2566\"\u003e\"Admiral,\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efurther enhancing the historical appeal of the piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tzsrtc\" data-start=\"2621\" data-end=\"2842\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2623\" data-end=\"2665\"\u003eAdditional Documentation \u0026amp; Provenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2666\" data-end=\"2842\"\u003eAt buyer’s request, Historical Autographs Gallery will include an additional “Historical Autographs Gallery Certificate” signed by our company founder Luke Pascal at no cost.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2844\" data-end=\"3297\" style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2844\" data-end=\"2863\"\u003eClosing Appeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2863\" data-end=\"2866\"\u003eThis authenticated autograph of Admiral David D. Porter represents an exceptional opportunity to own the signature of one of the Civil War's greatest naval commanders. Featuring a bold signature accompanied by his military rank and certified by PSA\/DNA, this piece is an outstanding addition to collections devoted to Civil War history, naval memorabilia, military leadership, or significant nineteenth-century American autographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3299\" data-end=\"3731\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\" style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3299\" data-end=\"3319\"\u003eShipping Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3319\" data-end=\"3322\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3322\" data-end=\"3731\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eFor insurance purposes, items sold over $600 may require signature confirmation upon delivery. Higher-value items, likely over $1,500, are shipped via FedEx 2-Day with Direct Signature Confirmation. FedEx provides the most flexibility when requiring a signature, allowing you to make special delivery requests directly through their tracking system. This ensures both security and convenience for the buyer.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"H.A.G.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47917195821219,"sku":"EB-168550057031","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7509\/6227\/files\/57_f0a2ed26-0b1d-4657-ad37-372f2df2d6f0.jpg?v=1784737551","url":"https:\/\/historicalautographsgallery.com\/products\/admiral-david-d-porter-signed-cut-psa-auto-union-civil-war-hero-1","provider":"H.A.G.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}