Union general (1824-1886) who distinguished himself in the Battle of Gettysburg and later commanded Custer and the 7th Cavalry against the Cheyenne in the disastrous 1867 campaign known as 'Hancock's War.' ALS signed “Winf'd S. Hancock,” one page, 5 x 8, February 3, 1865. Letter to Charles Vandenburgh and John Fonda, in part: "I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your invitation asking my attendance at the Masonic Soiree on the occasion of the Centennial Anniversary of Mount Vernon Lodge Nr. 3 to be held at the Tueddle Hall, Albany, N.Y., Tuesday evening, Feb'y 21st 1865. I am much obliged to you for your kind invitation, and regret that my duties here will prevent my attendance." Impressively mounted, cloth-matted, and framed with a portrait and plaque to an overall size of 26 x 26. In fine condition.
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