Military or Naval
SIMS
(William Sowden, 1858-1936, Admiral in the United States Navy)
Typed letter signed to Miss G. Fowkes
sending his autograph, 1 side 4to., American Embassy, Office of the Naval Attache headed paper, London, 10th June
Item Date: 1921
Background
Sims fought during the late 19th and early 20th centuries to modernise the navy. During World War I he commanded all United States naval forces operating in Europe. He also served twice as president of the Naval War College.
Stock No. 38760