Lot #1654 Robert Anderson Letter Signed Dated 1866

Description:

Robert Anderson Letter Signed Dated 1866 (1805-1871) Celebrated Union commander in the first battle of the Civil War at Fort Sumter in 1861 when the Confederates bombarded the fort and forced its surrender, basically the beginning of the war. In a fantastic bit of history, after retiring from military service in 1863 as a Major General, he returned to Fort Sumter in 1865 to raise the flag he had lowered in 1861. Offered is a letter signed "Sincerely, Your Friend Robert Anderson" with the text thanking a Mr. Broshead for presenting Anderson's accounts of the war in 1865 for recognition. Anderson as well as his wife send Mrs. Broshead their regards and to both for their kindnesses, 2pp. Very fine condition 8 x 5". Estimated Value $300 - 500

Categories: Wars & Military