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Ambrose E. Burnside Autograph Note Signed, "A.E. Burnside", one page, 5" x 8", New York, April 4, 1864, to Governor Joseph A. Gilmore of New Hampshire, also in New York. General Burnside must have considered the given location of his person as "Headquarters". This letter is datelined from the St.Germain Hotel in NYC and is designated "Head Qrs 9th Army Corps" despite the Corps being located at the front in Virginia. It reads in full:"My Dear Sir - I will be very glad to call on you at Eleven o'clock tomorrow Tuesday, at 187 Est Tenth St. Very Truly Yours,". On lined stationery with a huge signature. Dealer's small pencil notation on top margin, else fine condition.

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Auction Dates
December, 2006
1st-2nd Friday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 2
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Sold on Dec 1, 2006 for: $179.25
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