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Winfield Scott Hancock

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Winfield Scott Hancock

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Auction Date:2013 May 15 @ 18:00 (UTC-05:00 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
Union general (1824–1886) who distinguished himself in the Battle of Gettysburg and later commanded Custer and the 7th Cavalry against the Cheyenne in the disastrous 1867 campaign known as ‘Hancock’s War.’ ALS signed “Winf’d S. Hancock,” one page, lightly-lined both sides, 5 x 8, April 30, 1877. Letter to the Louisiana State Superintendent of Education. In part: “Colonel S. F. Chalfin proposes to make application for the position of Superintendent of the Military School of the State of Louisiana and has requested me to give him a letter to you. This I am pleased to do, as Colonel Chalfin is very worthy of such a place.” In fine condition, with some light show-through from writing on reverse.