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Lot #384
Simon Bolivar Buckner

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Confederate general (1823–1914) best remembered for submitting to Grant’s famous demand for unconditional surrender at the Battle of Fort Donelson. After the war, Buckner served as Governor of Kentucky, and, in 1896, as the unsuccessful vice-presidential candidate on the “Gold Democrats” ticket. Bank check, 6 x 2.5, filled out and signed by Buckner as “S. B. Buckner,” payable to B. H. Carter for $10.00, December 1, 1908. Spindle hole and tear to central portion, and bank stamp touching last name, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #327 - Ended November 14, 2007