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Autograph Order of Confederate General From Virginia Dabney Maury
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Here is a fine original ink autograph of Confederate General Dabney Herndon Maury (1822 - 1862). Maury was born in Fredericksburg, Virginia on May 21st 1822. He went to the University of Virginia and then to West Point. He graduated the Point in 1846. He started out the Civil War as chief of staff on Confederate General Van Dorn's staff. Because of his service at Pea Ridge he was promoted to Brigadier General on March 12th 1862 and then to Major General on November 4th 1862. He was in charge of Defending Mobile until the end of the War. In 1868 he founded the Southern Historical Society. He died on January 11th 1900 and is buried in Fredericksburg. The autograph is on a hand written order from "Headquarters Maurys Division" with the date of November 1st 1862. He is authorizing the guards and pickets to allow a "Capt. Dreas" to pass through. It has the ink signature that boldly reads "D. H. Maury" and he adds proudly "Brig. Gen.". The paper card measures 7 inches wide and are 2-1/2 inches tall. This is a tough to find autograph of a valiant Confederate General.
Item #: B6307 Shipping Weight:
0.3 lb
Your Price:$450.00 USD
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