Confederate military officer and politician (1818–1902) who replaced J. E. B. Stuart as Lee’s Chief of Cavalry following Stuart’s death on the battlefield. Hampton later served as governor and senator from South Carolina. ALS, one page, 5 x 8, Department of the Interior letterhead, March 8, 1894. Brief letter to Douglas Thomas. In full: “I requested my daughter to send another bottle of wine to you sometime since; did you receive it?” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.
