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MAGRUDER, JOHN BANKHEAD

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MAGRUDER, JOHN BANKHEAD
(1807 - 1871) Confederate major general, "Prince John" routed Union forces at Big Bethel and re-captured Galveston in a daring attack in January, 1863. Partly-printed D.S. "J. Bankhead Magruder" as brevet Lt. Colonel, 1p. 8vo., [n.p.], 1859, a "Special Requisition" for a graduating glass, mortar and pestle, and other items, boldly signed at conclusion. Neatly trimmed at bottom, one small adhesive remnant at lower left, very good.