66

TALIAFERRO, WILLIAM B.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
TALIAFERRO, WILLIAM B.
<b>66. WILLIAM B. TALIAFERRO</b> (1822 - 1898) Confederate major general who fought with Jackson in the Valley, and commanded Jackson's division at Fredericksburg. he ended the war in the Carolinas, surrendering with Joseph Johnston. Fine content A.D.S. "<i>W. B. Taliaferro</i>" on his legal letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Ware Neck, Va., 1895, being his hand-written and signed last will and testament! In part: "<i>...I write today January 26th 1895 this my last will & testament revoking all former wills. I give and bequeath all my estate...to my beloved wife Sally Lyons Taliaferro for the period of her life, and at her death I give the estate to my children in equal proportions...I desire that my wife not be required to give security...& she is hereby appointed Executrix...</i>" Very good condition.<b> $1,000-1,500</b>