Lot 1197
Garibaldi, Giuseppe (1807-1882) Italian nationalist leader, patriot and soldier. Autograph Letter Signed ("G. Garibaldi"), Caprera, February 11, 1862, 1 p oblong octavo. Written in French during the American Civil War to General George McClellan, Commander-in-Chief of the Army of the United States, presenting a comrade-in-arms, General Ghilardi, who is on his way to offer his services to Mexico, and who wants to ask McClellan's assistance with an unnamed project. In 1860, Garibaldi had conquered the kingdom of the Two Sicilies and taken Naples. Later in 1862, he would lead a volunteer corps against Rome, which remained outside the new kingdom; he was defeated but given a pardon by the king. With translation, engraving of Garibaldi, and address portion of envelope.
Estimated Value $350 - 450.
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