[ Autographs ] WILLIAM YARNELL SLACK (1816 - 1862) Confederate Brigadier General who fought at Carthage; shot at Battle Elkhorn Tavern. Third person A.D.S. "W Y Slack" 1p. oblong 8vo., Oct. 28, 185.In part: "...W Y Slack subscriber and servant this 28th day of Oct 1859 before Mr. W. O. Jennings...". Irregularly trimmed at top and bottom, not affecting signature, otherwise very good. Slack is scarce in any form.