[ Autographs ] WILLIAM YARNELL SLACK (1816 - 1862) Confederate brigadier general who fought at Carthage; shot at the battle of Elkhorn Tavern. A.D.S. "W Y Slack" 1p. oblong 8vo., [n.p., n.d], regarding his services as attorney. In part: "...W Y Slack as the attorney for the plaintiff...states that the matters and things as noted in the forgoing petition...". Irregularly trimmed at top and bottom, not affecting signature, otherwise very good. Slack is rare in any form.