GENERAL ALFRED GIBBS & GENERAL WILLIAM W. BELKNAP SIGNED NAME & RANK, CIVIL WAR

Description: General Alfred Gibbs had a distinguished American military career: in the Mexican-American War, Indian Wars, American Civil war, and was present at the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia at Appomattox Court House on April 9, 1865. Also Signed by General William W. Belknap who fought at Shiloh, Corinth, Vicksburg, and was U. S. Grants Secretary of War. General Alfred Gibbs (1823 –1868) Signed Slip, "Alfred Gibbs, Bvt. Maj. Genl. Vol." 5.25 x 2, graduated from the United States West Point Military Academy in the class of 1846 and was a career officer who served and was twice wounded in the Mexican-American War and was wounded again by Apaches during frontier service in 1857. During the American Civil War his cavalry troops were active in many campaigns and battles, including: Battle of Cedar Creek, Siege of Petersburg, Battle of Yellow Tavern, and major battles of the Overland Campaign. He received three brevet general awards for meritorious service in three key battles, Trevilian Station, Opequon or Third Winchester and Five Forks. Gibbs's brigade fought at the Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia, on April 6, 1865, three days before the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia by General Robert E. Lee at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, on April 9, 1865, where Gibbs was present. General Alfred Gibbs had a distinguished American military career: in the Mexican-American War, Indian Wars, American Civil war, and was present at the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia at Appomattox Court House on April 9, 1865.On the reverse: General William Worth Belknap (1829-90) Signed Slip, "Wm. W. Belknap, Brig. Genl. Vols., Comdj. 3rd Brig. 4th Div. 17th F. C.", 5.25 x 2, was a lawyer, general in the Union Army (fought at battles of Shiloh, Corinth, and Vicksburg), government administrator in Iowa, and the 30th United States Secretary of War under President Ulysses S. Grant. He is the only Cabinet secretary ever to have been impeached by the United States House of Representatives (for receiving money for post tradership appointments). Both signatures are in fine condition, with light age toning and the Belknap signture cut close to top.$425 #11620 Certificate of Authenticity This item has been authenticated and is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity issued by our parent company, History Makers Autographs. We financially stand behind our COA. Our commitment to authenticity and customer satisfaction are the reasons why we've been able to stay in business for so long (since 1985)! Ask us about our PSA/DNA and JSA authentication guarantee. YES, WE DO OFFER A LAYAWAY PLAN THIS IS AN ORIGINAL HAND SIGNED AUTOGRAPH. We do not sell reprints or facsimile autographs. This is our 34th year in business. We closed our retail galleries and now are totally internet sales oriented. We are a long-time member of UACC #RD337, PADAH, and the Manuscript Society. Our collectibles make for fantastic additions to long standing collections, great starting points for new collectors looking for trusted authentic material, and make for a truly unique gifts for that special person in your life or corporate gift for a special client. If you have any questions feel free to contact us. Be sure to add us to your favorites list. Also take a look at the hundreds of other items we have in our eBay store. History Makers Autographs offers one of the strongest guarantees available by any dealer. We unconditionally guarantee the authenticity of the document/artwork, without time limit, to the original purchaser. Every item we sell comes with a Certificate of Authenticity clearly stating this guarantee. International Buyers Please Note: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up; do not confuse them for additional shipping charges.

Price: 425 USD

Location: Nokomis, Florida

End Time: 2025-01-19T18:07:03.000Z

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