S.L. Gouverneur Maryland Autograph Signed Civil War Letter Paying Maimed Soldier

Description

ORIGINAL HISTORICAL EPHEMERA
Excellent War-date Letter autograph signed by Maryland native
S. L.
Gouverneur
offering to establish a trust for the living expenses of a wounded Civil War soldier, addressed to the veteran's brother
Dated October 1864
Also later signed by
John B. Fay and used as testimony in 1871,
so it seems the soldier was indeed cared for some years
MEASURES 5 x 8 INCHES WHEN FOLDED
SUITABLE FOR FRAMING
FAIR CONDITION,
WITH EDGE & CREASE TEARS, AND LIGHT SOILING
GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC
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