Union general (1815-1872) best known for leading his troops to a commanding victory over Lee's Confederates at Gettysburg. Fountain pen signature, "Soldiers + Sailors Fair, Philad'a Oct. 27 / 65, Geo. G. Meade, Maj. Genl. U.S.A., + Presd't of Fair,” on an off-white 5 x 2.5 sheet. In fine condition.
A circular released for the fair reads: ‘The Ladies Visiting Committee of the Soldiers' Home, in the City of Philadelphia, propose to open a National Fair at the Academy of Music, on the twenty-third day of October next, for the purpose of raising a Building and Endowment Fund for the Institution with which they are connected...The Soldiers' Home has been incorporated by the State of Pennsylvania, for the relief of Soldiers and Seamen who have been honorably discharged from, and the children of those who have died in, the service of the Country...While the hearts of the people are overflowing with gratitude to God, for his great gift of Victory to our Patriot Armies, we should not forget our duties to the brave men who will soon be returning from the fields they have won, disabled by honorable wounds from the active pursuits of their profession.’
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