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Lot #473
Thomas L. Rosser

The CSA’s “Savior of the Valley” during the Overland Campaign

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The CSA’s “Savior of the Valley” during the Overland Campaign

Skilled and effective Confederate general (1836–1910) who later served as a brigadier general in the Spanish-American War and spent much of his civilian career as a railroad engineer. A longime friend and close associate of Custer, Rosser fought against him as an officer in Stuart’s “Invincibles”; they reconciled following the war. Ink signature, “Thomas L. Rosser, Baltimore, Md., December 1868,” on an off-white 5.25 x 2 slip. Matted and framed with three related images (including a period engraving and an example of Rosser’s library ink stamp) to an overall size of 20.75 x 17.5. In fine condition. R&R COA.

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