Confederate general (1823–1914) best remembered for submitting to Grant’s famous demand for “unconditional surrender” at the Battle of Fort Donelson. After the war, Buckner served as Governor of Kentucky, and, in 1896, as the unsuccessful vice-presidential candidate on the “Gold Democrats” ticket. Check, 6 x 2.5, filled out and signed by Buckner, payable to Mary Watson for $4.43, November 2, 1908. In very good condition, with three vertical folds, small tear to body and bank stamp over opening initials of signature. R&R COA.
