836. LEONIDAS POLK (1806-1864) Confederate lieutenant general who was a Bishop of Louisiana before the war, led with distinction at Belmont and Shiloh and was killed by cannon fire at Kennesaw Mountain. A.E.S. "Approved L. Polk, Lt. Genl cmmg.", small 16mo. cut from a larger document likely a request for leave as is evident by content on verso. Mounting remnants on verso, signature affected by some staining show through, otherwise good. $150-200