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GEORGE G. MEADE D.S.

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GEORGE G. MEADE D.S.
<b>633. GEORGE G. MEADE</b> (1815 - 1872) Union major general who commanded brilliantly at Gettysburg, leading to a Union victory and the turning point of the Civil War. A great Reconstruction era D.S. "<i>Geo. G. Meade</i>" adding rank as commander of the "<i>Dept. of the South</i>" on Abstract of Payments form, 1p. 20 1/2" x 11" Charleston, S.C., Jan. 31, 1869, concerning payments made to both civilian and military personnel for Reconstruction duties. Entries include payments made to an editor for printing the "New Era" newspaper, two witnesses who appeared before a military court, and local election officials. An interesting document that shows the military actually purchasing its "iron fist" rule over the South. Fold slightly affects signature with some spotting and staining, a small foldtear, else very good.<b> $300-500</b>