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April 2, 1865 WILLIAM BIRNEY Autograph Letter Signed

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Autographs Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 500.00 USD
April 2, 1865 WILLIAM BIRNEY Autograph Letter Signed
Autographs
1865 Union Civil War General William Birney ALS
WILLIAM BIRNEY (1819-1907). Union Civil War General, Professor, Abolitionist.
April 2, 1865-Dated Civil War, Autograph Letter Signed, "Wm Birney", 1 page, 6.25” x 7.75”, Head Quarter, 2d Division, 25th Corps, Army of the James, Choice Very Fine. Written on a clean sheet and easily readable with his huge signature prominent, to an unidentified recipient, this Letter reads in full:

“Colonel, -- Your favor of the 23rd ult. is at hand. It gives me pleasure to comply with the request of a brother officer. Very truly, Your obedient servant, - (Signed) Wm. Birney, Brig. General Comg.”

Light toning around the margins and typical folds. Mounting remnants on verso. An embossed eagle is in upper left corner. War date letter just a few weeks before the surrender at Appomatox. A scarce Union General’s signature on a War date Letter.