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1864 Civil War Cover COMMISSARY GEN. OF PRISONERS Stamped Free Frank Wm. Hoffman
1864 Civil War Cover COMMISSARY GEN. OF PRISONERS Stamped Free Frank Wm. Hoffman

1864 Civil War Cover COMMISSARY GEN. OF PRISONERS Stamped Free Frank Wm. Hoffman

$ 10.55

Availability: 81 in stock
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Condition: Used
  • Theme: Militaria
  • Conflict: Civil War (1861-65)

    Description

    Civil War cover with Sept. 21, 1864 dated
    WASHINGTON. D.C./FREE
    double-circle postmark, with imprint at top right:
    "Commissary General of Prisoners. Official Business", with handstamped facsimile free frank signature of W. Hoffman, with "Comy Genl. Pris."
    below. Addressed to Miss Caroline Wood at Sheds Corners, Madison County, NY.
    WILLIAM HOFFMAN
    , (1807-1884),
    graduated from West Point in 1829, a classmate of Robert E. Lee;
    He fought in the Blackhawk War (1832), Second Seminole War (1837-1842), and the Mexican War, fighting in several battles and wounded at Churubusco. During the Civil War, he served as
    Commissary General of Prisoners, 1861-1865
    ;. Brevet Brigadier General, Oct. 7, 1864 and Brevet Major General, Mar. 13, 1865.
    Scarce.
    Trimmed approx. 1/2" at left. Fine.
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