Union general (1813-1864) who was killed by Confederate sharpshooters at the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House; ironically, he was shot while berating his men for hiding from enemy fire. Ink signature, "John Sedgwick, Maj. General,” on an off-white 3.25 x 1.75 slip clipped from the close of a handwritten letter with seven words in Sedgwick's hand. In fine condition.
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