Don Carlos Buell Civil War General 1871 Autographed Letter Authentic

  
Don Carlos Buell - Civil War Union General 1871 Autographed Letter! What a attractive piece with BOLD & CLEAR writing (8" x 5") of the great Union general to add to your collection! Military officer who served as a Union major general during the Civil War (1861-65). A veteran of the Mexican-American War (1846-48), Buell entered the Civil War in 1861 and was instrumental in training the famed Army of the Potomac. As commander of the Army of the Ohio, Buell played a key role in the Union victory at the bloody Battle of Shiloh in April 1862.

Later that year Buell moved his army into Kentucky to confront Confederate forces under the command of Generals Braxton Bragg and Edmund Kirby Smith. After occupying Louisville, Buell succeeded in halting Braggs advance at the inconclusive Battle of Perryville in October. Buell was criticized for his sluggish pursuit of Braggs retreating forces, and he was subsequently replaced by General William S. After the Civil War Buell worked as president of an iron company and as a pension agent.

He died in 1898 at the age of 80. Please note: This attractive piece has the usual horizontal/vertical folds. Please note : I will gladly consider any serious, close offers. Please write with any questions. The item "Don Carlos Buell Civil War General 1871 Autographed Letter Authentic" is in sale since Saturday, February 28, 2015. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Autographs\Historical". The seller is "mediamarket101" and is located in Evansville, Indiana. This item can be shipped to United States, all countries in Europe, Canada, China, Japan, Australia.

• Autograph Authentication: Not Authenticated
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Signed by: Don Carlos Buell Civil War Union General