2020-09 Putnal
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/26/2020
MCCAUSLAND, Jr. John (1836-1927) was a brigadier general in the Confederate army, famous for the ransom of Hagerstown, Maryland, and the razing of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, during the American Civil War. War-date Autograph Endorsement Signed "Jon. McCausland" in pencil on verso of Autograph Letter Signed by Capt. W.A. Lackey (1830-1889) 14th Virginia Cavalry , August 6, 1864, and reads in part: "...Z.J. McChesney attached to Hd Qrs is hereby ordered to go to the county of Rockbridge to procure a fresh horse his being wounded on yesterday & entirely unfit for duty..." Light signature of General McCausland, else about very good condition.
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