Two items: original carte de visite photo, 2.5 x 4, featuring a full-length image of Magruder in uniform with his presentation sword; and a printed DS, 6 x 9, March 31, 1865. General E. Kirby Smith sends a General Order, stating that “Major General J. B. Magruder is relieved from duty in the District of Arkansas, and will relieve Major General J. G. Walker from the command of the District of Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.” In very good condition, with toning, trivial spotting, and silvering to some of the darker areas of the photo, and a central vertical fold, a horizontal fold above the bottom edge, light spotting and a few mild areas of ink erosion to the document. RRAuction COA.
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