Rare ALS signed twice, “J. A. Early,” one page both sides, 5 x 8.25, July 14, 1866. Letter to Lizzy Byrd Mihola. In full: “Your note has been received—There was some delay in my getting it, on account of its having been sent to the town of Niagara—I have endeavored to comply with your request, though it was very embarrassing to write a short note referring to my Valley campaign, which would be appropriate, and I fear now I have not succeeded very well. As you do not mention whether it is to be bound in a book or pasted in an album, I have been at a loss as to the size of the paper, and have written in two sizes, so that you may select—I also send the photograph,—I had on the Confederate gray when it was taken, and I still adhere to that colour in my dress…I fully appreciate the conduct of the Virginia ladies in caring for the graves of our brave men, and trust that their efforts may be successful…P.S. I omitted to state that I have no letters or notes from General Jackson or any other of our General officers, except some letters from General Lee and these are private letters which he would not like to see used in the manner you propose.” Early signed both at the end of the main text and at the conclusion of the postscript. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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