GEORGE E. PICKETT AND WILLIAM R. TERRY
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Pair of war-date signed endorsement on a single document, those of GEORGE E. PICKETT (1825-1875), Confederate major general who formed the brigades for the ill-fated charge on the final day at Gettysburg. Pickett never forgave Lee for the destruction of his command, and died a bitter man; and WILLIAM R. TERRY (1827-1897), Confederate brigadier general, wounded during Pickett's Charge at the Battle of Gettysburg, and later assumed command of the severely wounded James Kemper's brigade. Terry was wounded seven times in battle. The endorsements appear on the verso of an A.L.S. by Lt. Col. F. H. LANGLEY of the 1st Virginia (which he would surrender near Appomattox), Feb. 4, 1865. Langley asks that the regimental shoemaker be given 48 hours leave to 'go to Richmond to get material to continue his works...' On the verso, Pickett pens an A.E.S., 'Hd. Qrs. Pickett's Div. Feb. 4, 1865' approving and forwarding the request. Pickett's endorsement is light, owing to his use of 'adversity' ink, but it remains legible and his signature is quite acceptable. Also with an E.S. by Terry, 'Hd. Qrs. Terrys Brig', Feb. 4, 1865, also approving and forwarding the request. Damp stained and slightly discolored, else very good.
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GEORGE E. PICKETT AND WILLIAM R. TERRY
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