62. ELLISON CAPERS (1837-1908) Confederate brigadier general who led a regiment in the bombardment of Ft. Sumter, assumed Gist's command, and was formally appointed to rank on March 1, 1865-just days before the end of the war. Rare A.D.S. "E. Capers", 1p. 12mo., "Secty of State's office", Columbia, SC, 1867, entering a mortgage transfer while serving as Secretary of State. Light red ink with fair to good contrast, some offsetting and toning, otherwise very good. $250-350