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WILLIAM B. HAZEN A.L.S.

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WILLIAM B. HAZEN A.L.S.
<b>675. WILLIAM B. HAZEN </b>(1830 - 1887) Union major general who led an important charge at Shiloh and fought as well at Chickamauga and Missionary Ridge where his men were first to reach the summit. A.L.S. "<i>W. B. Hazen</i>" 3pp. 8vo., Washington D. C., Feb. 9, 1882 on Office of the Chief Signal Officer letterhead. In part: "<i>...I have thought of you with others to invite into the Signal corps...I fear now your rank will be unfortunate as you are already a first lieutenant...The first lieuts. to be appointed will probably come from the second lieuts. of the line...</i>". Very good.<b> $50-75</b>