As a news correspondent in Africa in 1871, he found Dr. Livingston. Fought in the Civil War on the Confederate side at Shiloh. Captured there and changed sides joining the Union Army. After his discharge from the Union Army he joined the Union Navy and saw action in South Carolina. Fountain pen signature, 'With the compliments of Yours faithfully, Henry M. Stanley, London, March 27th, 1901,' on a white 4 x 2.75 card affixed with a 4 x 5 period portrait to a 5.5 x 9.5 sheet of cardstock. In fine condition, with light creasing not affecting signature. RRAuction COA.
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