Apr 23, 2009 - Sale 2177

Sale 2177 - Lot 11

Price Realized: $ 246
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Estimate: $ 300 - $ 400
(CIVIL WAR.) MEADE, GEORGE GORDON. Autograph Letter Signed, "Geo. G. Meade / Maj. Genl," to Thomas J. Treadwell, inquiring about information concerning shell fuses on behalf of his friend, Brigadier General J.W. Hofmann, who invented such a fuse. 2 pages, 8vo, with integral blank, "Headquarters, Military Division of the Atlantic" stationery; folds. Philadelphia, 11 September 1871
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Meade (1815-1872) was a Union General, Brigade commander during the second Bull Run and Antietam, relieved Hooker of command of the Army just three days before Gettysburg, and fought with distinction at Petersburg and Appomatox.