833. EDMUND W. PETTUS (1821-1907) Confederate brigadier general captured at Port Gibson and again at Vicksburg, fought with distinction at Chattanooga and with Hood in Tennessee. Free-frank signature on a small slip taken from a postal cover, full: "Official business Free E.W. Pettus U.S.S." Stamp cancel lightly affects signature, looks to be have a horizontal repair. Otherwise good. $50-75