Lot 1078
(U.S.A.), Two War-dated items: 1.) Howell, Joshua B. (?-1864). Fought in Carolinas and Bermuda Hundred, fatally injured on fall from his horse while commanding division on Sept. 12, 1864, commission as Brig. Gen. U.S. Vols. 12½ x 8 MsDS as "Col. Cmdg 2nd Brigade" signed twice, Morris Island, S.C., July 30, 1863, approving requisition for ordnance and ordnance stores. 2.) Slough, John P. (1829-1867). Led Colorado troops at Ft. Garland, defeated Sibley at Glorieta Pass, Brig. Gen. USV 1862, Military Governor of Alexandria, Va., killed in duel in New Mexico. 10 x 8 ALS, Head Quarters, Alexandria, Feb. 18, 1863, to the Governor of New York recommending promotion of Capt. Davis J. Rich of the 153rd Regt. NY Vols. to Major.
Estimate 300 - 400
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