[ Autographs ] Alfred H. Colquitt 1824-1894 Confederate brigadier general who commanded a brigade under Hill at Antietam, and at Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville and Petersburg. Manuscript L.S. on attractive State of Georgia Executive Department letterhead with vignette, 1p. 4to., Atlanta, May 10, 1882 to the Governor of New York Colquitt recommends that William B. Adams of Savannah be appointed Commissioner of Deeds for the State of New York. Folds, otherwise fine.