Lot 1071
Kearny, Philip, Jr., U.S. army officer in the Mexican-American War and the American Civil War; killed at the Battle of Chantilly in 1862.
Autograph Letter Signed, "Phil", four full pages; July 29, 1862, Harrison Landing; a chatty 4-page letter to "John" in which he discusses the merits of a soldier named "Watt" and his (Kearny's) love of horses, "… You have no idea of our elegant horses. I have five or six elegant models. I am ready to buy more…"; Fine.
Estimate $2,000 - 3,000
Philip Kearny was killed a month later, September 1, 1862, after distinguishing himself at the second battle of Bull Run where he mistakenly rode into enemy lines and, refusing to surrender, tried to escape.
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