Lot 473
Sickles, Daniel E (1819-1914) Union general; commander of New York's Excelsior Brigade; promoted to Brigadier General USV on 3 Sept. 1861 and to Major General 29 Nov. 1862; Medal of Honor winner. Endorsement Signed ("D E Sickles") as Major General, approving a list of officers and enlisted men recommended for promotion by Lt. Col Thomas Holt, Headquarters 1st Excelsior Regiment, Camp near Falmouth, 28 May 1863, 9¾x7¾", Fine.
Accompanied by a period envelope addressed to CSA VP "Hon. Alexander H. Stephens," in Crawfordville, Ga., with a "Rome, GA / SEP 7" (New York) postmark and 3¢ postage, in a 6½x8½" frame.
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
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