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GEORGE E. PICKETT A.L.S.

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GEORGE E. PICKETT A.L.S.
<b>41. GEORGE E. PICKETT</b> (1825 - 1875) Confederate major general who formed the brigades for the ill-fated charge on the final day at Gettysburg. Pickett never forgave Lee for the destruction of his command, and died a bitter man. Rare A.L.S. "<i>G. E. Pickett</i>" 1p. 4to., Fort Bellingham, Washington Terr., Mar. 21, 1858 to a major. In full: "<i>I have the honor to transmit proceedings of a Garrison Court Martial held at this post on the 18th inst. I am Sir Very resply Your Obt servt G. E. Pickett Capt. 9th Infy Comg Post</i>". Penned on pale blue lined paper, overall fine condition and well-suited for framing.<b>$5,000-7,000</b>