Confederate general who was later murdered in a private feud in 1871. Ink signature, “Jas H. Clanton, Capt commanding, Montgomery Mounted Rifles,” on an off-white 4 x 1.25 slip, clipped from a letter or document. Slip is affixed to an original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Clanton in uniform. In good to very good condition, with a vertical fold through middle initial, a couple pencil marks, and moderate damp staining affecting portion of signature and rank. RR Auction COA.
