Confederate general (1821–1877) who earned a reputation as the greatest cavalry officer of the Civil War. Partly-printed DS, signed “N. B. Forrest,” one page, 12.25 x 6.5, September 1, 1869. A handsomely engraved (including a vignette of black cotton workers) first mortgage bond for the Selma Marion Memphis Railroad Company in the amount of $1,000, signed at the conclusion by Forrest as the company’s president. Attractively triple-matted and framed with a portrait of Forrest to an overall size of 25 x 12.5. In fine condition, with light central horizontal and vertical folds. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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