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General Philip Kearny Signature. General Philip Kearny Signature.

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General Philip Kearny Signature. General Philip Kearny Signature.
<B>General Philip Kearny Signature.</B></I> Kearny signs on this 3.5" x 1.5" piece of paper as "<I>P. Kearny Junior 1st Lieut. 1st Dragoons.</B></I>" He received this rank in the year 1837. Kearny was killed at the Battle of Chantilly in 1862. Kearny was a brave soldier who was responsible for the use of unit insignias; he was also known to ride into battle with his reins in his teeth bearing his pistol in his left hand. A fierce sight. The signature is in fine condition; the glue used to lay down the signature has soaked through and stained the obverse slightly. From the Henry E. Luhrs Collection. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.