Confederate general who gained early fame as commander of the 'Light Division' under Stonewall Jackson and was killed during the Third Battle of Petersburg (1825-1865). Scarce DS, signed “A. P. Hill,” one page, 5 x 8, March 15, 1861. Treasury Department Coast Survey Office circular, free franked on the address panel by A. P. Hill. The circular, issued by W. R. Palmer, pertains to the 1859 Report of the Superintendent of the Coast Survey and reads, in part: "As there are frequent complaints of failure to receive documents entrusted to the mail, I take this means to advise you of the book being forwarded; so that, if not received in due time, by inquiring at the Post Office, ensure its reception." In fine condition, with a partial edge split to one fold. Hill evidently signed this document prior to his resignation on March 1st to join the Confederate Army, making it a particularly interesting specimen.
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