XAVIER B. DEBRAY

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(1818-1895) French Confederate brigadier general who served most notably during the Red River Campaign. A.L.S. ‘X. B. DeBray’ 1p. 4to., Rustin, TX, Feb. 9, 1898, in part: ‘I return to you the two photographs endorsed as desired – The photograph in uniform is not mine, nor do I know whose it is, although the countenance is familiar to me…’ Expected folds, otherwise fine.

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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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(CONFEDERATE TEXAS): A rare, war-date manuscript D.S. 2pp. legal folio, ‘Second Judicial District’ Texas, Apr. 1, 1865, a writ of habeas corpus signed by Judge A. D. McGinnis in the case of Joseph Long. Long,

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