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HARDIE, JAMES A.

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HARDIE, JAMES A.
(1823 - 1876) Union major general on the staffs of McClellan and Burnside, Judge Advocate General of the Potomac. War-date printed D.S. "Jas. A. Hardie" as assistant adjutant general, 1p. 4to., Washington, May 8, 1863 concerning future Bvt. Brig. General Henry L. Abbot's appointment to the rank of captain in the Topographical Engineers. Interestingly, one of Abbot's first assignments as captain was to carry the orders removing Hooker from command of the Army of the Potomac. Signature a bit light, slightly toned, else very good.
Estimate $75-100.