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John H. Winder and John Campbell War-Dated Autograph Endorsement Signed

Winder and Campbell grant permission to "a little girl of 10 years of age...to go North via Flag of Truce and Fortress Monroe"

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Winder and Campbell grant permission to "a little girl of 10 years of age...to go North via Flag of Truce and Fortress Monroe"

Civil War-dated autograph endorsements signed, “Jno. H. Winder, Brig. Gen., May 3, 1864” and “J. A. Campbell, ASW, 3 May 64,” penned on the reverse of a letter from William H. Hatch of War Department, Bureau of Exchange, one page, 5 x 8, which reads: “I have the honor to report that Miss Tabb (a little girl of 10 years of age) of Richmond has permission of the Federal Authorities to go North via Flag of Truce and Fortress Monroe.” Winder’s handwritten endorsement: “Respectfully referred to the Secretary of War, is there any objection to allowing the passport.” Campbell responds below with his approval: “None.” In fine condition, with light staining to the top edge, and mounting remnants to reverse.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts Featuring Revolutionary War, The War of 1812, and Civil War
  • Dates: #695 - Ended July 10, 2024