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GEORGE D. BAYARD A.L.S.

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GEORGE D. BAYARD A.L.S.
<b>65. GEORGE D. BAYARD </b>(1835 - 1862) Union brigadier general of cavalry who faced Jackson in the Valley Campaign, led with distinction at Second Manassas, and commanded a brigade at Fredericksburg. Killed in action while at a meeting with Gen. Wm. B. Franklin. Very rare war-date A.L.S., 2pp. 4to., West Point, July 17, 1861 to a Mrs. How, in part: "<i>...I am not at Fort Monroe - I was elected major of Col. Townsend's Regiment...I am still here as instructor of Cavalry Tactics, but alas, without horses...in a few days I shall be off to purchase them...My health has very much improved...I have had a pretty hard time since I was shot...I am almost entirely restored to my usual health...[and will] join my Regiment in Missouri...</i>". Tipped to another sheet, near fine. Bayard no doubt refers here to the severe facial wound he received from an arrow while posted in the West.<b>$1,200-1,500</b>