GENERAL S.G. BURBRIDGE’S MAJOR GENERAL’S COMMISSION SIGNED BY ABRAHAM LINCOLN.

GENERAL S.G. BURBRIDGE’S MAJOR GENERAL’S COMMISSION SIGNED BY ABRAHAM LINCOLN. General Burbridge was quite a good officer and General. He had a very distinguished military career but is best known for his repulse of Morgan in 1864. There is a fine monument to General Burbridge at Vicksburg, Miss. Burbridge was Military Governor of Kentucky after Morgan’s repulse and was one of the most hated men in Kentucky after the war. A recent biography (2008) has been written on Burbridge, “Butcher Burbridge: Union General Stephen Burbridge and His Reign of Terror Over Kentucky” by Bryan Bush. Burbridge’s history is related in previous description of the captured Morgan flag. CONDITION: This commission on velum is in very good condition overall. It is dark and easy to read. The Abraham Lincoln signature is dark and better than normal. There are numerous creases and small folds in document but all in all, as can be seen in photo, document is easy to read and intact. The attached blue United States seal has a few scuffs but is discernible. 8-76260 JS31 (8,000-12,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2505	$5,175.00	GENERAL S.G. BURBRIDGE’S MAJOR GENERAL’S COMMISSION SIGNED BY ABRAHAM LINCOLN. General Burbridge was quite a good officer and General. He had a very distinguished military career but is best known for his repulse of Morgan in 1864. There is a fine monument to General Burbridge at Vicksburg, Miss. Burbridge was Military Governor of Kentucky after Morgan’s repulse and was one of the most hated men in Kentucky after the war. A recent biography (2008) has been written on Burbridge, “Butcher Burbridge: Union General Stephen Burbridge and His Reign of Terror Over Kentucky” by Bryan Bush. Burbridge’s history is related in previous description of the captured Morgan flag. CONDITION: This commission on velum is in very good condition overall. It is dark and easy to read. The Abraham Lincoln signature is dark and better than normal. There are numerous creases and small folds in document but all in all, as can be seen in photo, document is easy to read and intact. The attached blue United States seal has a few scuffs but is discernible. 8-76260 JS31 (8,000-12,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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