Union general and onetime commander of the Army of the Potomac (1824–1881); the distinctive whiskers he sported gave rise to the word ‘sideburns.’ ALS signed “A. E. Burnside,” one page on the reverse of a letter to him, 7.5 x 4.5, no date, circa July 1861. Response to a gentleman. In part: “Your kind note came to hand in due time, but I have been very busy which is my reason for not writing before. You know [I] have a Brigade now, as well as my Regt.” The initial letter to Burnside compliments him on his “camp stoves.” Professionally inlaid into a slightly larger off-white sheet. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, light scattered toning, and moderate show-through from letter to reverse. In addition to his military career, Burnside was a tinkerer and inventor—apparently he was responsible for some sort of innovation in the cutthroat camp stove industry. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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