Lot 132
Stuart, J.E.B. -- Endorsement Signed by the Legendary Confederate Cavalry Commander (1833-64) Confederate general; legendary cavalry commander. Endorsement signed as Major General, 7¾ x 6½", April 22, 1863. He writes, "Hd.Qrs. Cav. Divn. / 22d - April 1863 / Approved & respectfully forwarded. J.E.B. Stuart / Major Genl." Countersigned by Brig. Gen. Fitzhugh Lee and Col. William C. Wickham. Written on the verso of a statement by Capt. A. Maben Hobson, Co. F, 4th Reg. Va. Cav that James Foster, who had been a volunteer in Co D, 18th Va. Battalion of Artillery, had revealed himself to be a British citizen once his initial term of service had ended, obtained his papers from the British Consul, and enlisted in Capt. Hobson's company, proving himself to be a good soldier. Col Wickham summarizes this information, notes that Foster "is one of my best men and was not liable to conscription…" and signs it. "Fitz Lee Brig Genl Comdy." The question seems to have been whether the soldier should be able to receive benefits. Overall toning and soiling; professionally reinforced at two folds, not touching endorsements or signatures, and silked on side with Hobson's statement, not on side with endorsements and signatures. One small nick at bottom margin, just touching the tail of the "j" in "Major." Boldly penned and signed. An interesting example of a British subject enlisting in the Confederacy. This J.E.B. Stuart endorsement was signed just six weeks before Gettysburg and just over a year before his death at the battle of Yellow Tavern on May 11, 1864. Estimate Value $5,500 - UP
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