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CAPERS, ELLISON

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CAPERS, ELLISON
<b>557. ELLISON CAPERS</b> (1837 - 1908) Confederate brigadier general who led a regiment in the bombardment of Ft. Sumter, assumed Gist's command, and was formally appointed to rank on March 1, 1865 - just days before the end of the war. Rare A.D.S. "<i>E. Capers</i>", 1p. 12mo., "<i>Secty of State's office</i>", Columbia, SC, 1867, entering a mortgage transfer while serving as Secretary of State. Light red ink with fair to good contrast, some offsetting and toning, otherwise very good.<b>$250-350</b>