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Civil War General, Samuel P. Heintzelman, 1862

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Autograph Letter Signed, "S. P. Heintzelman" Civil War General. Handwritten on embossed letterhead; dated Feb. 14th 1862. 1 pg. attached to sheet paper, glue is seen across and down left margin. Ink dark . VG  "Accept my thanks for your cordial invitation to attend the Annual Anniversary of the Norfolk [     ]. I regret that I did not receive it in time to avail myself of it."

Samuel Peter Heintzelman (1805-80) Graduate of West Point, class of 1826. Received a brevel for gallantry in the Mexican War and one for his services in the Southwest especially at Fort Yuma, California, on the Colorado River. He was promoted to rank of Brigadier General on May 17, 1861; wounded during the first battle of Bull Run.; Commanded the 3rd Corps at Yorktown, and at Seven Pines he was commended for his personal gallantry in rallying the retiring Union troops. He also servied in the 7 Days battles and at 2nd Bull Run.
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