Fabled Confederate general (1833–1864) best known for his consummate skill in reconnaissance and as a cavalry officer. After leading successful offensive actions during the Northern Virginia Campaign—as well as a 'late,' disastrous showing at Gettysburg, which led to a personal rebuke by Lee—Stuart was killed during the Overland Campaign at the age of 31. Partial manuscript DS, signed “Witness my hand & official seal, J. E. B. Stuart,” one page, 7.5 x 3, December 5, 1860, in full: “Sworn and subscribed to before me at Fort Wise K. T. this fifth day of December, eighteen hundred and sixty, Witness my hand & official seal, J. E. B. Stuart, Notary Public.” The lower left is embossed with Stuart’s notary seal. In fine condition. Encapsulated and graded by PSA/DNA as "GEM MT 10."
This signed portion has been excised neatly from an affidavit notarized by Stuart, which is also included. The affidavit affirms that clothing, camp, and garrison equipage—including metallic scales, leather stocks, canteens, bedsacks, axes, and iron pots—were "left in 'F. Comp: Store Room at Fort Riley K.T. by order of 1st Lieut. J. B. McIntyre R.Q.M. 1st Car. he not having sufficient transportation to convey them to Fort Wise K.T. where the Company was ordered, and that Capt. Geo. H. Steuart is in no manner to blame for the loss of any of the above property.”
