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HOOD, JOHN BELL.

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HOOD, JOHN BELL.
(1831 - 1879) Confederate Lieutenant General who led the "Texas Brigade" at Second Bull Run and Antietam, and under Longstreet Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, and Chickamauga, where he lost a limb. Rare war-date signature cut from a letter or document: "Resp'y J. B. Hood Gen'l". Paper is lightly toned, signature is broad and very bold.