Confederate general and military author and historian (1822–1900) who fought at Corinth, Vicksburg, and Mobile. Two items: ALS signed “Dabney H. Maury,” one page, 8 x 5, lined sheet, April 10, 1877. Letter to J. William Jones regarding the Southern Historical Society, which was founded by Maury, and membership payments. In part, “Mr. Galt has just given me $20.00 for our society for his brother Mr. M.W. Galt and for himself Mr. William Galt”; and a signed book, Recollections of a Virginian. Later printing. NY: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1894. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.25, 279 pages. Signed and inscribed in ink on interior page by Union General Rush C. Hawkins, “A very charming personal account by a Southern Gentleman of the ‘old school.’ I knew many like him sixty years ago. But alas now, I might search our whole country over, in vain, for another like him. We have become a nation of hustling and real gentleman don’t count. RCH. August 27, 1914.” Also signed on the half title page, “Rush C. Hawkins July 20, 1914.” In fine overall condition. RRAuction COA.
