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DAVID BELL BIRNEY (1825-64) Union Major General; led 3rd Corps at Gettysburg, after General Sickl...

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DAVID BELL BIRNEY (1825-64) Union Major General; led 3rd Corps at Gettysburg, after General Sickl...
DAVID BELL BIRNEY (1825-64) Union Major General; led 3rd Corps at Gettysburg, after General Sickles near fatal wounding; while leading 10th Corps he contracted malaria which ended his life. Wardate ALS, "D B Birney", 1p, Mar 31, 1864, 4to, Hdqtrs Birney's Division, to Mrs Amos Birney in Baltimore, dening her request for a copy of an official order for the U.S. Sanitary Commission Fair. "...I have your very kind and flattering invitation, and regret that the rules of the Service prevent me from complying with it, by giving you a copy of an official order or report. Wishing your patriotic enterprise every success..." VG. $500-750