JAMES L. KEMPER

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(1823 - 1895) Confederate brigadier general who fought at First Bull Run, Seven Pines, Fredericksburg, and Gettysburg. At Gettysburg he was severely wounded and captured during Pickett's charge. Partly-printed check engrossed and signed by Kemper, 6.5 x 2.5 in., Richmond, Nov. 4, 1882, drawing on the State Bank of Virginia to pay 'Wm. H. Matthews' the sum of $75.00. Fine, matted with a portrait and set into a wood frame.

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JAMES L. KEMPER

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116: Militaria & Autograph Auction 2026 Day 2

Mar 27, 2026 10:00 AM EDT

Elkton, MD, United States

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