1055

(WEST POINT PASS)

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:75.00 USD Estimated At:150.00 - 200.00 USD
(WEST POINT PASS)
<b>1055. WEST POINT PASS </b> A rare partly-printed D. S. "<i>Horace Porter</i>" 1p. 5 1/2" x 6 1/2", an official West Point pass "<i>Camp Rob't E. Lee, June 29, 1859</i>" authorizing that "<i>Trenton</i>" would be the official countersign used by Cadet Jackson when challenged by the camp guard upon his return to camp from leave on the above-mentioned date. Authorized by future Confederate general William Hardee while commandant of cadets and endorsed, on the verso, by <b>RICHARD DELAFIELD</b> (1798-1873) with rank as superintendent of the Military Academy. A truly unique West Point document that has numerous Civil War connections, and the first we have encountered. Typical triangular folds for these types of documents, otherwise very good.<b> $150-200</b>