BENJAMIN HUGER

$200.00
48218-1

(1805 - 1877) Confederate major general who led the evacuation of Norfolk and led a division at Seven Pines, Gaines Mill and Malvern Hill. Manuscript D.S. "Benj. Huger Capt", 1p. 4to., "Camp Near Vera Cruz", Apr. 9, 1847, a receipt for ordnance and ordnance stores including cartridge boxes, cartridge box plates, muskets, etc., boldly signed at right. Two mouse nibbles at left cost a few words, else very good.