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John S. Mosby

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John S. Mosby

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Auction Date:2012 Dec 12 @ 18:00 (UTC-05:00 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
Fabled Confederate ranger (1833–1916) whose guerrilla band specialized in attacking and disrupting Union supply lines. He earned the nickname ‘The Gray Ghost’ for his clandestine and highly effective attack tactics. ALS signed “Jno: Mosby,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Hotel Dunn, Berkeley Springs, West Virginia letterhead, no date. Letter to Harry Blank. In part: “I have your letter wh. was forwarded to me here & as requested have put my autograph on the pictures. I hope to go again to New York in October & wd be glad to repeat my lecture if any society or club there should want me—When I was in New York I sat by request for a photographer—I forgot his name.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, tape repair to a fold on reverse, and some scattered toning and stray ink marks.