Lot 1091
Winder, John H. (1800-1865), Provost Marshal, Brigadier General 1861 in command of such P.O.W. camps as Libby and Belle Island in Richmond, Danville and Andersonville. 5 x 8 war-dated partly-printed DS as Brigadier General, Head Quarters, Dept. of Henrico, Richmond, Feb. 4, 1864, pass allowing Jacob Goldstein, citizen of Germany, his wife and children, to cross C.S.A. lines but not to pass through General Lee's lines at the Rappahannock. At lower left is a physical description of Goldstein. Winder's signature is dark, other information added is a bit faded but legible. Inlaid to 7 ½ x 11, with portrait.
Estimate 500 - 750
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| Realized $400 |
