Confederate general (1813–1892) who was wounded at Seven Days and who later put his background as a civil engineer and industrialist to use in the Ordnance Department. War-date ink signature in the form of his wife’s name and address, “[Mrs.] Joseph R. Anderson,” on a 5.5 x 3 envelope bearing a five-cent Confederate postage stamp and illegible postmark. Signature on the light side due to fading and color of envelope, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.
