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John Sedgwick Signature

John Sedgwick

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John Sedgwick

Union general (1813–1864) who was killed by Confederate sharpshooters at the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, ironically while berating his men for hiding from the enemy fire. Ink signature, “John Sedgwick,” on an off-white 2.75 x 1.75 slip, with “Maj. Gen., Cmdg C. Corps,” written under signature in another hand. Slip is affixed to an identical size slip. In very good condition, with scattered toning, vertical pencil notation under signature, and closely trimmed edges. RRAuction COA.

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