This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/17/2014
Slip signed, ''Robert Anderson / Brig Gen USA''. Anderson ushered in the Civil War's inaugural battle with a bold display of loyalty to the Union when he relocated his South Carolina garrison from Fort Moultrie to the stronger Fort Sumter at the time of South Carolina's secession from the Union. Signed slip clipped from ruled stationery measures 3'' x 1''. Mounted to paper to an overall size of 4'' x 1.75''. Faint stains and mounting, else near fine.