Confederate general and politician (1806–1863) who served as secretary of war under President Buchanan, the 31st governor of Virginia, and lost the crucial Battle of Fort Donelson. Partly-printed DS one page, 7.75 x 9.75, January 30, 1860. Document sent to Ames Stickney of New York to notify him that “the President of the United States has this day conditionally appointed you a Cadet in the service of the United States.” In very good condition, with partial edge separations to horizontal folds. Accompanied by an unsigned carte-de-visite portrait of Floyd. RR Auction COA.
