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Union general (1819–1893) who commanded a division at Gettysburg and has controversially been credited with the invention of baseball. Civil War-dated ALS signed “A. Doubleday, Major Genl.,” one page, 5 x 7.75, July 11, 1863. Handwritten letter to Lewis Jones, regarding his son's heroics in battle—presumably the Battle of Gettysburg, which had just been fought from July 1–3, 1863. In full: "Your son passed safely through the battle and was well at its close. He ran however great risks, his horse being shot under him in several places. I take great pleasure in testifying to his coolness and courage upon the field and to his great usefulness as a staff officer. His exposure was very great but he passed through all the dangers unscathed." In fine condition.
Written just days after the pivotal Union victory at the Battle of Gettysburg, this letter offers a vivid, firsthand glimpse into the immediate aftermath of one of the Civil War’s most consequential engagements. Addressed to Lewis Jones, Doubleday reassures him of his son’s safety while recounting the extreme dangers he faced on the battlefield. The general’s praise for the young officer’s “coolness and courage” reflects the intensity of the fighting and the personal valor displayed during the Union army’s defining triumph.
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