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Auction: 317 - The Collector's Series
Lot: 1069

Post Civil War: Chamberlain, Joshua L. (1828-1914). A college professor at Bowdoin in Maine, Chamberlain's strong beliefs in the justness of the Union cause led him to volunteer during Civil War; although he had no previous education in military strategy, Chamberlain exhibited remarkable understanding of strategy in the field and exemplary bravery and fortitude; awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his defense of Little Round Top during the Battle of Gettysburg; near death promoted to Brigadier-General for his gallantry before Petersburg; brevetted to rank of Major-General by Lincoln after Skirmish on Quaker Road; commanding Union troops at the formal surrender ceremonies of the Army of Northern Virginia at Appomattox, Chamberlain ordered his men to come to attention and carry arms as a show of respect to the Confederate troops; called the "knightliest soldier of the Federal Army" by CSA Gen. John B. Gordon; Governor of Maine (1867-1871), President of Bowdoin College (1871-1883). Autograph Document Signed "Joshua L. Chamberlain". One page, narrow oblong 8vo, Brunswick, ME, April 12, 1875. Bank check drawn on the First National Bank of Brunswick payable to "Wm B. Knight / Fourteen Dollars". Good signature in strong ink, Very Fine. Matted (blue) and attractively framed with uniformed depiction of Chamberlain.

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