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SAMUEL K. ZOOK A.L.S.

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SAMUEL K. ZOOK A.L.S.
<b>51. SAMUEL K. ZOOK</b> (1823 - 1863) Union brigadier general who commanded a regiment on the Peninsula, mortally wounded leading his men at Gettysburg. Rare war-date A.L.S. "<i>S. K. Zook Col. 57th N.Y.V.</i>", 1p. 4to., Headquarters, Bolivar Heights, Va., Oct. 5, 1862 to Brig. Gen. Thos. Hillhouse in New York. In part: "<i>...I regret to have to announce to you officially the death of Lt. Colonel P. J. Parisen of the 57th Regt. N.Y.V....he was killed in the battle of Antietam, and died regretted by every officer & soldier of the Army who knew him...You may receive other nominations to fill vacancies in the line made by Maj. Chapman upon which I trust you will not act until I have had the time to advise you further in relation to them...</i>". Expertly inlaid, fine condition.<b>$2,500-3,500</b>