Union general (1825-1888) who fought at Bermuda Hundred and Drewry's Bluff. He was severely injured in his pursuit of Jubal Early in the Shenandoah Valley. ALS signed “Q. A. Gillmore, Bvt. Maj. Genl,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, December 23, 1867. Handwritten letter to Caroline Gilman, in full: "Your letter of the 19th inst. has been forwarded to me from West Point, & I have referred it to General Pitcher, the Superintendent of the Academy there located, to be disposed of as he may deem proper. I presume you will hear from him." Ownership notation below reads: "To ascertain if there is any memorial of my maternal Uncle Major John Lillie, who was superintendent at West Point, & died there." In fine condition.
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