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Lot #529
James Longstreet

“Much of my work was destroyed by the fires that burned our residence last year.”

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“Much of my work was destroyed by the fires that burned our residence last year.”

Confederate general who distinguished himself at Bull Run, Fredericksburg, and Chickamauga. ALS signed 'J. Longstreet,' one lightly-lined page, 8 x 9.5, September 12, 1890. Letter concerning Longstreet's attempts to get his work to the publishers. In part, 'Much of my work was destroyed by the fires that burned our residence last year. This winter poor health has kept me back so that I am uncertain as to when I will be ready for the Publishers.' Some light soiling, vertical mailing folds, small caption affixed to bottom edge, a couple light marks and mounting remnants to reverse, otherwise fine condition. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.

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  • Dates: #284 - Ended April 21, 2004