ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 5.5 x 8.5, August 9, 1888. Letter responding to a reunion invitation. In part: “It will give me pleasure to be with you and witness the ceremony of the proposed reunion on the 21st of July next of the Blue and the Gray at Manassas Plains.” Central vertical and horizontal folds (with one small tape-repaired edge separation and a vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature), and mild toning to top and bottom from previous display, otherwise fine condition. Longstreet played a key role in securing the Confederate victory at the Second Battle of Bull Run, known to the South as the Second Manassas, although his actions and disobedience on the battlefield would be criticized for years to come. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
This item is Pre-Certified by PSA/DNA
Buy a third-party letter of authenticity for
$75.00
*This item has been pre-certified by a trusted third-party authentication service, and by placing a bid on this item, you agree to accept the opinion of this authentication service. If you wish to have an opinion rendered by a different authenticator of your choosing, you must do so prior to your placing of any bid. RR Auction is not responsible for differing opinions submitted 30 days after the date of the sale.
