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Lot #299
Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain

Hand-written check from the defender of Little Round Top

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Hand-written check from the defender of Little Round Top

Maine-born Union major general (1828–1914) who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his defense of Little Round Top at Gettysburg. He later served as Governor of Maine and president of Bowdoin College. J. B. Brown & Sons bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Chamberlain, payable to Robert Bowher Administrator for $60.14, April 17, 1882. Check also bears a two–cent revenue stamp initialed by Chamberlain. In fine condition, with three vertical folds, two lightly passing through single letters of signature and some mild rippling. RRAuction COA.

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  • Dates: #374 - Ended August 10, 2011