Confederate army officer (1831–1879) who, after graduating near the bottom of his West Point class, served in California and Texas. Resigning to join the Confederate service, Hood commanded a brigade at Second Bull Run and Antietam and a division at Gettysburg, where he was seriously wounded. Ink signature, “John B. Hood, Bvt. 2d Lt., Infy.,” on a pale blue 3 x .75 slip clipped from a roster or similar document. Close trimming to top edge and a touch of light toning, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.
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