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GILMAN MARSTON

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Militaria Start Price:37.50 USD Estimated At:75.00 - 100.00 USD
GILMAN MARSTON
(1811 - 1890) Union brigadier general who established the Point Lookout prisoner camp, and later led at the Union disaster at Cold Harbor. A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo., Exeter, Aug. 23 [n.y.], in part: "Owing to an unfortunate fall from grace, I fear our friend B. has no chance of an appointment to the Supreme Court. I regret this more than I can express - the occurance at this particular function is most surprising as well as unfortunate...". Tiny chip to one corner, else very good.

Estimate: $75 - 100.

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