Lot 386
Polk, Leonidas. Document Endorsed, "Approved L. Polk, Maj Genl Comdg" on the verso of a recommendation by Col. S.F. Marks, Comdg 1st Brigade 3rd Division, that Edward Allen of the 11th Louisiana Infantry be paid $75 per month for serving as Quartermaster and Commissary until the two soldiers who have been appointed to those positions report for duty, 2pp, 9½"x7½" plus integral leaf with docket, Columbus, Ky, 1861 Nov. 23. Fine. The document is headed "The Confederate States of America To Edward Allen." Allen signs in receipt of $107.50 on the verso and Polk approves the payment. General Polk was killed on Pine Mountain on June 14, 1864. His signature is rare.
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
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| Realized $891 |
