Soldier, lawyer, and politician (1825–1895) from Paris, Texas, who served as major general for the Confederacy in the Civil War and later represented Texas in the US Senate. Ink signature, “Sam Bell Maxey, Paris, Texas, Octo. 14th, 1876,” on an off-white 4 x 2.5 custom autograph sheet affixed to a 4.5 x 3.25 gray sheet. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.