Career United States Army officer (1816–1864) who went on to serve as a Confederate general. He was severely wounded many times in combat, and was killed in action during the 1864 Atlanta Campaign. Civil War–dated handwritten endorsement, “Respectfully forwarded and approved, W. H. T. Walker, Brig. Gen. A. S. G.,” on the reverse of a partly-printed DS, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, February 6, 1864. A certificate of disability for discharge issued to John W. Shaw, as “during the last two months said soldier has been unfit for duty forty days.” In fine condition, with a small edge separation to one fold and expected document wear. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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