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ROBERT S. GARNETT A.L.S.

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ROBERT S. GARNETT A.L.S.
<b>80. ROBERT S. GARNETT</b> (1819 - 1861) Confederate brigadier general who became the very first Southern officer and the first general from either side to be killed in the Civil war, at Carrick's Ford. Very rare A.L.S. "<i>R. S. Garnett U.S. Army</i>" 1p. oblong 8vo., Fort Monroe, Mar. 3, 1843, to a gentleman, in part: "<i>...Please acknowledge the receipt of the enclosed check...& credit me with its amount...</i>". Boldly penned, lightly mounted, very good condition. Garnett is rare in any form.<b>$2,000-3,000</b>