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MANSFIELD, JOSEPH K. F.

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MANSFIELD, JOSEPH K. F.
(1822 - 1862) Union General mortally wounded at Antietam, leading his men in a charge. Excellent war-date A.Q.S. 1p. 8vo., Newport News, Dec. 22, 1861, in full: "This is the Lord's day and also my birth day, and I am 58 years old. You have my autograph. Jos. K. F. Mansfield Brig. Genl. U.S.A.". It would be his last birthday as Mansfield was killed the following year. Tipped at corners to an album page, fine. With engraving.