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Lot #342
Ambrose E. Burnside Civil War-Dated Signature

Estimate: $200+

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Description

Union general and onetime commander of the Army of the Potomac (1824–1881); the distinctive whiskers he sported gave rise to the word ‘sideburns.’ Civil War–dated ink signature, "Your sincere friend, A. E. Burnside, Maryland, Hartford, Feb'y 27, 1864,” on an off-white 4.5 x 3.5 slip. Double-matted and framed with an original carte-de-visite portrait and a battlefield image to an overall size of 17.5 x 13.5. In fine condition.

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