2004-09
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/31/2004
WHEELER, Joseph (1836 - 1906) Confederate major general, "Fighting Joe" was a brilliant cavalry officer who raided Rosecrans at Chattanooga and harassed Sherman's army through Georgia and the Carolinas. Letter group includes: Typed Letter Signed, “Joseph Wheeler” 1p. quarto, June 24, 1899, in part: “...Upon my return from the State Encampment of the G.A.R. of Michigan...I find your letter...No event of my life has clustered about it [Memorial Day, 1899] more pleasant memories and charming associations...” Some offset from photograph of him, else VG. With cover...plus; Typed Letter Signed “Jos. Wheeler” 1p. quarto, June 12, 1900, in part “I appreciate the honor the President bestwoed upon me...” with cover...plus; Autograph Letter Signed, “Joseph Wheeler”, 2p. octavo, November 24, 1900, “I cannot thank you enough for your kind words & the high compliment you gave me...” With cover. All mounted, else VG.
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