[ Autographs ] John B. Magruder 1807-1871 Confederate major general "Prince John" routed Union forces at Big Bethel and re-captured Galveston in a daring attack in January, 1863 Good content A.L.S. 3pp 4to., Bangor, May 15, 1840 The future general writes a detailed letter concerning his pressing financial condition, family affairs, etc. In part: '...I wish you to enquire of the agents of the Insurance office whether my house is insured or not... If it be not insured please insure it at once for E4, 000... just at this moment I am very 'hard pressed'& at that time, I will have it in my power to do what is proper which I am anxious to do... We are at Bangor livingin a comfortable & rather cheap Hotel... I hope to be in the Gen. Recruiting Service stationed at Baltimore... Mrs. M's health is extremely delicate. She is confined to her bed just now with Rheumatism & I am today in the lowest possible spirits...' One archivaily repaired tear in body, almost unnoticeable, otherwise very good.