Item 128: Autograph from Winfield Scott Hancock to Lewis Ashmead, 1864 February 19
Item — Box: 11, Folder: 128
Dates
- Created: 1864 February 19
Creator
- Hancock, Winfield Scott, 1824-1886. (Person)
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Extent
1 items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Type of Material:
Autograph
Condition Note:
Excellent.
Measurements:
3 7/16 in. x 2 ⅛ in.
Description:
Autograph from Major General Hancock. Hancock was born in Pennsylvania in 1824. He is most notably known for his leadership in the Battle of Gettysburg. Hancock was a big supporter of states’ rights and was considered a unionist. He is memorialized in a number of equestrian statues in Pennsylvania and New York. Fort Hancock in New Jersey and Fort Hancock in Texas are both named after Winfield Hancock.
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Transcription:
Autographic Card of Gen[eral]. Hancock written for Lewis Ashmead Phila [Philadelphia] Feb[ruary] 19 [18]/64
Winef[iel]d S. Hancock
Major General
U. S. army.
Creator
- Hancock, Winfield Scott, 1824-1886. (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Wilkes University Archives Repository
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84 W South St.
Wilkes-Barre PA 18701 US
570-408-2000
570-408-7823 (Fax)
ask.archives@wilkes.edu