Union general (1825-1864) who served at Gettysburg, Second Bull Run, and Spotsylvania Court House. During the Siege of Petersburg, Birney fell ill with malaria and died three months later. Ink signature, "D. B. Birney, Maj. Gen., 3d Corps,” on an off-white 3 x 1.75 slip. Double-matted and framed with an engraved portrait (featuring a facsimile signature) and plaque to an overall size of 12.5 x 18.25. In fine condition.
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