Civil War General Ambrose Burnside Signed Public Document Free US Senator

  
Burnside Signed "Public Document - Free" Cut Autograph - U. Senator & Civil War Union General. This cut piece reads Public Document. " and includes Burnside's signature as "A.

Indicating his time as a United States Senator from Rhode Island. Burnside is also inscribed in pencil above, further emphasizing his Civil War prominence. Condition: Very good condition with some light toning and a small age spot. The ink remains bold and clear.

Professionally matted for preservation and display. Ambrose Burnside was a Union Army general, industrialist, and politician, best remembered for his distinctive facial hair-which gave rise to the term sideburns. But his legacy stretches far beyond his whiskers. Born in Liberty, Indiana in 1824, Burnside graduated from the U.

Military Academy at West Point in 1847. He served in the Mexican-American War and later resigned to develop his own carbine rifle, which was eventually adopted by the Union Army. When the Civil War broke out, Burnside quickly rose through the ranks. He earned national attention for his victories in North Carolina during the 1862 coastal campaigns.

Later that year, President Abraham Lincoln appointed him commander of the Army of the Potomac. His tenure was marked by the ill-fated Battle of Fredericksburg, a crushing defeat that led to thousands of Union casualties. Though heavily criticized for the outcome, Burnside's loyalty and humility kept him respected among peers.

He continued to serve throughout the war, notably during the Siege of Knoxville and the Overland Campaign. He was also the first president of the National Rifle Association (NRA). Burnside passed away in 1881 while still in office, leaving behind a legacy of service, invention, and statesmanship. Signed during his time as a U.

"Public Document - Free" official franking signature used for Congressional correspondence. Matted and ready to frame. A rare piece of American Civil War and political history.

Add a legendary name to your Civil War autograph collection today. Burnside's signature is a standout piece, steeped in the political and military history of 19th-century America.