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, signed “Joshua L. Chamberlain,” one page, 5 x 8, August 28, 1873. Bowdoin College Classical Department document, in full: "E. M. Cousins is admitted a Member of the Freshman Class on Probation;—and on condition of his passing a satisfactory examination in the following studies, viz. 3d Book Geometry." In fine condition. Chamberlain served as president of Bowdoin from 1871 to 1883.
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