Flora Cooke Stuart (1836–1923) was the wife of Confederate General J. E. B. Stuart and the daughter of Union General Philip St. George Cooke. ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 8, no date. Letter to John A. Elder. In part: “My brother, Gen’l [John Rogers] Cooke, spent last evening with me—he says—follow the carte-de-visite, by all means.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, filled out in her own hand. RRAuction COA.
