Rare Autograph, Photograph and Manuscript Auction
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Union general (1824–1886) who distinguished himself in the Battle of Gettysburg and later commanded Custer and the 7th Cavalry against the Cheyenne in the disastrous 1867 campaign known as ‘Hancock’s War.’Letter from Winfield Scott Hancock Feb 27,1880, to General James Grant Wilson stating that he will not be able to attend the Genealogical and Biographical Society tonight having a previous engagement. I am obliged to recollection of me. The “Halleck” paper to which you refer, I have not received”. Letter in good condition does have some soiling first page, signture is bold
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