Maine-born Union major general (1828–1914) who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his defense of Little Round Top at Gettysburg. Partly-printed DS as governor, signed “J. L. Chamberlain,” one page, 8.5 x 14, July 25, 1868. State of Maine pension certificate for Margaret Powers, widow of a Union officer. In part: “It is hereby certified that Margaret Powers of Bangor, widow of Thomas Powers, late a Private in Co. B 30th Reg't Infantry, Maine Vols in the War of 1861, for the suppression of the Rebellion, is inscribed on the Pension List Rolls…at the rate of five Dollars per month.” Neatly signed at the conclusion below an embossed State of Maine seal by Governor Chamberlain and countersigned by Secretary of State Franklin M. Drew. In fine condition, with three horizontal storage folds and expected document wear. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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