^#1920 ^Lot 1981 Jubal A. Early

Confederate general (1816–1894) who led troops at Antietam, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, and Spotsylvania. Though pardoned by President Johnson in 1868, Early remained unrepentant and was one of the leading supporters of the ‘Lost Cause’ movement, reserving special vitriol for the actions of Confederate General James Longstreet at Gettysburg. Partly-printed war-dated DS, signed “J. A. Early, Brig Genl,” one page, 10 x 7.5, August 8, 1862. A Provision Return for Captain, Colonel John S. Hoff of the Virginia Volunteers, giving an accounting for one day; it reports on rations for 225 men, and includes such items as fresh beef, flour, sugar, candles, soap and salt. Signed at the conclusion in ink by Early and countersigned in pencil by Lt. Colonel A. H. Jackson. In very good condition, with uniform toning, some pencil a bit faded, some light spotting, and two vertical folds.