Confederate army officer (1831–1879) who, after graduating near the bottom of his West Point class, served in California and Texas. Resigning to join the Confederate service, Hood commanded a brigade at Second Bull Run and Antietam and a division at Gettysburg, where he was seriously wounded. Ink signature, “John B. Hood, Bvt. 2nd Lt., Infy,” on a light blue 2.75 x .75 slip clipped from a roster or similar document. Double suede matted and framed with a portrait of Hood to an overall size of 11.5 x 16.25. In fine condition, with some light toning to right side, lightly affecting a few letters of signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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