Lot 521
Chamberlain, Joshua L (1828-1914) Civil War General, he accepted Lee's surrender at Appomattox. Later served as four terms as Governor of Maine.
Check Signed ("Joshua L. Chamberlain"). Partially printed, accomplished in autograph. 6½ x 3", New York, August 12, 1898. Drawn on The Sixth National Bank and made payable to "Bryson Stevens, Treas" in the amount of $20.00. Signed on the recto.Two cent stamp on recto initialed and dated by Chamberlain: "J.L.C. / Aug 12/98." Punch cancelling, date stamps and endorsements on the verso and toning/staining at left edge however the signature is not affected. Still, in good condition.
Chamberlain spent much of the final three decades of his life in business ventures and in writing first-person accounts of his many battles.
Estimated Value $700 - 800.
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