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WILLIAM WALLACE BURNS

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(1825 - 1892) Union Army brigadier general during the Civil War, one of the commanders of the famed Philadelphia Brigade. Manuscript D.S., 1p. 4to., Philadelphia, April 7, 1856, a requisition for two recruiting flags and halyards for Burns’ recruiting station. He signs ‘Wm W Burns’ at the conclusion in black ink, adding his contemporary rank ‘1st Lt 3rd Corps’ and ‘Rectg off [recruiting officer]’. Shows original mailing folds, slightly ragged at the left edge and mildly toned at top, otherwise in very good to fine condition overall.

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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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