Lot
4309 
Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ Green, four margins except just touched at right, bright and fresh, tied by partial "Richmond Va. Nov 24" cds on orange 1861 legal size cover with semi-official "Confederate States of America, War Department" imprint addressed to Major Genl. T. J. Jackson at Winchester Va., docketing on face in Gen. Jackson's hand "Letter declining to commit to commission Alfred Jackson", reverse also in Jackson's hand "For Trunk", red manuscript "Capt. Wilson" docketing adjacent to stamp, minor opening flaws at top, F.-V.F., Ex-Brian Green, Krieger, Felton, Tate; signed by Brian Green noting General Jackson's hand, with 1990 C.S.A. certificate. Scott No. 1 Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.
A RARE SEMI-OFFICIAL COVER TO "STONEWALL" JACKSON WITH HIS DOCKETING AND INDIRECT SIGNATURE.
Although the docketing does not contain a full signature, it does have his last name. The docketing must refer to Alfred E. Jackson, who ultimately received a promotion to Brigadier General in 1863.
Jackson autograph material is extremely rare and popular because he died May 10, 1863 thus no post-war autographs exist as they did with many famous Civil War heros. He also lives in legend because he was a spectacular leader and died in tragic circumstances, a victim of friendly fire from his own troops. He was struck by three bullets, which results in his arm being amputated at a field hospital and died a week later from his wounds. There are many who speculate a different outcome for the war had this brilliant leader lived to command to the end. A rare opportunity to acquire this piece of Civil War history.
Realized: $4,250