Cavalry general (1826–1911) in the Union Army during the Civil War who later led troops in the Old West, best known for leading 'Grierson's Raid,' an 1863 expedition through Confederate-held territory that severed enemy communication lines between Vicksburg, Mississippi and Confederate commanders in the Eastern Theater. Partly-printed DS, signed "B. H. Grierson, Col. 10th Cavalry, Comdg Post," one page, 11 x 8.5, May 6, 1872. Financial report detailing a month's salary, recorded from March 1st through the 31st of 1872, of $125.00 to H. S. Kilbourne, Acting Assistant Sergeant, boldly signed through the center of the document by Grierson, and also signed by Kilbourne. In fine condition.
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