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HILL, AMBROSE P.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
HILL, AMBROSE P.
<b>52. AMBROSE P. HILL</b>Rare war-date A.E.S. on the verso of a Confederate surgeon's letter, 1p. 4to., <i>"Hd. Qrs. 3rd Army Corps Medical Dept.</i>", Sept. 10, 1863. Surgeon George Ross requests a furlough for Pvt. S. F. Harper of the 22nd N.C., citing: "<i>...a gun shot wound received at the battle of Seven Pines, & general bad health...</i>" On the verso, Hill writes on the same day: "<i>...Respectfully forwarded, and attention called to endorsement of Asst. Surg. Ross. A. P. Hill Lieut. Gen.</i>". A professionally-mended 1" x 1/2" insect hole affects only the last letter in Hill's rank, ink (typically) a bit light but entirely legible and acceptable.<b> $2,000-3,000</b>