Confederate general (1832–1904) who surrendered Lee’s army to Union General Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain at Appomattox Courthouse. ALS signed “J. B. Gordon,” one page, 7.75 x 10.25, State of Georgia, Executive Department letterhead, April 25, 1887. Letter to Jefferson C. Davis. In full: “Your kind letter…asking for my photograph, received. It affords me pleasure to comply with your request, and I herewith send one, taken during my term as U. S. Senator.” Intersecting folds, one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature, scattered border toning, and a few tiny chips and tears to the borders, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.
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