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Notorious and aggressive Union general (1814–1879) who distinguished himself at the Battle of Williamsburg in 1862 and as a result was promoted to major general; later that year he led troops into battle at the Second Battle of Bull Run and Antietam. Civil War-dated ALS, one page both sides, 5 x 8, April 13, 1863. Letter to Franklin Philip, in full: “I have just received & paid my respects to one bottle of the box of splendid punch you have had the kindness to forward to my address. Please accept my sincere & grateful thanks for this evidence of your good feeling towards me. May this find you as well as I wish you to be.” In fine condition, with rusty paperclip impressions and light soiling to the first page. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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