Civil War–dated partly-printed DS, signed “J. A. Early, Brig Genl,” one page, 10.25 x 7.5, August 8, 1862. A provision return accounting for one day of supplies for Colonel John S. Hoff of the Virginia Volunteers, filled out in another hand in pencil, reporting on rations for 225 men, listing items such as “Fresh Beef,” “Pork,” “Flour,” “Sugar,” “Candles,” “Soap,” and “Salt.” Two vertical folds and a moderate uniform shade of toning, otherwise fine condition. Early had been seriously wounded during the Battle of Williamsburg just a few months earlier in May; it took him nearly two months to recover before returning to the battlefield at the very end of June. The day after signing this document, on August 9, 1862, Early served with distinction in the Southern victory at the Battle of Cedar Mountain. Extremely scarce in war-dated military documents. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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