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BROWN, JOHN C.

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BROWN, JOHN C.
(1827 - 1889) Confederate major general captured at Fort Donelson, exchanged and led forces at Chickamauga, Chattanooga and Franklin where he was severely wounded and his command decimated. War-date partly-printed D.S. "Jno. C. Brown" adding rank as colonel of the 3rd Tennessee (Clark's) Infantry, on Confederate States of America official form, 1p. 4to., Bowling Green, Ky., Nov. 8, 1861, discharging Private William B. Alley of Company I of that regiment. Signed by Brown across the text. With another partly-printed D.S. on CSA form, 1p. large 8vo., [Bowling Green, Ky.], Dec. 17, 1861, concerning the final payment due to Private Alley for service rendered to the Confederacy. Ironically, Alley died from measles within one week after receiving this payment. Signature a bit light, else very good.