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Seller: Main Street Fine Books & Mss, ABAA, Galena, IL, U.S.A.Main Street Fine Books & Mss, ABAA
AbeBooks seller since March 11, 1998
Condition: Used
US$ 295.00
Quantity: 1 available
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This career U.S. Army officer served during the Civil War as chief of staff to General Pope, then assistant adjustant general to Generals McClellan and Meade; he participated in many major battles and by war's end was named Brevet Brigadier General for his role in the fall of Richmond and surrender of Lee. DS, 1p, 7½" X 9 3/4", New York, NY, 9 July 1866. Very good. Lightly age toned, with two light horizontal original folds. Printed General Order, "Special Orders, No 138," issued by "Headquarters Department of the East" regarding a General Court Martial and naming six officers to meet "for the trial of such persons as may be brought before it by authority from these Headquarters." Another officer is named to serve as Judge Advocate and a time and place are scheduled. The order is placed (in type) "By Command of Major General Hooker: / Geo. D. Ruggles, / Assistant Adjutant General," and below this Ruggles signs large and bold in brown ink. An attractive and unusual example of this uncommon signature.…
Seller Inventory # 52170
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- RUGGLES, George D. (1833-1904)
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- Autographs, Civil War
Main Street Fine Books & Mss, ABAA
Galena, IL, U.S.A.
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 5 to 14 business days | 3 to 6 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 6.00 | US$ 14.00 |
Payment methods
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Store description
Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts has been buying and selling quality books, autographs and ephemera since 1991. We specialize in general antiquarian, first editions, signed books and autographs and documents. We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA), Midwest Antiquarian Booksellers Association (MWABA), Universal Autograph Collectors Club (UACC) and The Manuscript Society.
Specialty
Americana, Civil War, Abraham Lincoln, U.S. Grant, American History, Literature, Military History, Autographs, Letters, Documents, Historical Manuscripts, General Antiquarian and O.P.Association member
Seller's business information
Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts, Ltd.
9304 Saturn Ln
Galena, IL U.S.A. 61036
Terms of sale
Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts accepts most credit cards. Checks are welcome. Institutions will be accommodated as their procedures require. Shipping is additional and will be quoted at the time an order is placed. EU customers: you are responsible for return shipping for "Right of Withdrawal" returns. Every effort has been made to describe each book and any defects accurately. If an item proves unsatisfactory for any reason, it may be returned pursuant to ABEBooks' policy. We would appreciate a courtesy notification if an item is being returned.
Attention dealers: we do not drop ship.
Member ABAA/ILAB.
Shipping terms
Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.