CIVIL WAR Confederate -- Joseph Wheeler American soldier and politician; lieutenant general in the Confederate army known as "Fighting Joe"; U.S. congressman from Alabama (1881-1900); major general in the Spanish-American War. A.L.S., to his daughters, giving details of his travels. 2 pages, 8vo, with stamped holograph envelope. The American Club, Mexico City, Dec. 8, 1904. 1836-1906 ". . . We will probably start from Kansas City Friday or Saturday night & should reach Cleveland in about a week. To day I was taken in an automobile to see Chapultepec. A most beautiful place. I have enjoyed the stay in the city very much. I wanted to stay for the Presidents Ball but cannot. They say it is a most beautiful ball." Price: USD 300.00 other currencies   order no. 4089    inquire

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