This is one of the most desirable of all Confederate autographs. It is an authentic signature of James Ewell Brown (JEB) Stuart (1833-1864). This vividly clear signature was signed by Stuart when he was a Lieutenant in the 1st U.S. Cavalry while stationed at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. It is dated from January of 1857. It is hard to imagine that one of the most famous, highest ranking generals in American history was doing quartermaster paperwork but here it is. He was filling out the information for bricklayers and teamsters at the fort. You can tell it is Stuart's writing on both sides when you compare some of the letter patterns. He signs the document in his full name with his rank of the time as Lieutenant. Stuart was one of the most impressive cavalrymen of the Civil War and fought with General Lee until his death at Yellow Tavern on May 11th 1864. The document measures 8-1/2 inches by 3-1/2 inches in overall size. The autograph is accompanied by a modern Xerox copy of a photo of the general. Don't miss this excellent autograph of the famous J.E.B. Stuart.

Here is one that very seldom get a chance to own! It is a great original autograph of a famous Confederate General. This is the signature of Confederate Major General Patrick Ronayne Cleburne (1828-1864). The General was from Ireland and was one of only two foreign born officers to make it to the rank of Major General in the Confederate Army. He immigrated to the United States in 1849 where he was in New Orleans. He was educated in Pharmacy and became a partner in a drug store in Helena, Arkansas. When the Civil War broke out he was elected Colonel of the of the 15th Arkansas Infantry. He was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General on March 4th 1862. He was one of the hardest fighting Generals of the Confederacy. He led a brigade at the Battle of Shiloh and Perryville and then a Division at Richmond, Kentucky. On December 13th 1862 he was promoted to Major General. He fought bravely at Murfreesboro and saved the Confederate Army trains at Chattanooga for which he received thanks form the Confederate Congress. At the battle of Franklin on November 30th 1864 Cleburne was struck down at the front of his division making one of the saddest days of the Confederacy. The signature is clipped form a military document and has the date of February 6th 1864. It is a nice clear ink signature of the General with the rank of Major General below.  The piece of paper measures 3 inches by 3.5 inches in overall size. On the back of the paper you can see part of the letter that talks about a soldier being absent and mentions occupied lands. The signature is accompanied by a modern Xerox image of the general in his uniform to enhance the display. This is a fine original Confederate autograph that is extremely scarce.

This is a great original autograph of probably the famous Confederate. This is the signature of Confederate President Jefferson Davis. The signature is on a letter that is all in the hand of Davis. It is dated from his home in Beauvoir, Mississippi on April 20th 1882. He is writing to Mr. William J. Bok. Evidently Mr. Bok had written asking for an autograph and did not receive it. Davis says in the letter that he did send one and is sorry it didn't arrive before his birthday. This is the replacement letter and also is "…sincerely grateful for your expressions of cordial regards". It has the bold full signature of the president. The letter measures 8-1/4 inches by 5-7/8ths inches in overall size. It is nice and clear in old brown ink as you can see. One neat thing about this letter is that it has an original five cent Confederate postage stamp with President Davis in the center attached in the upper left hand corner. The letter is accompanied by a modern Xerox image of the general in his uniform to enhance the display. This is a fine original Confederate autograph.

This is a great original autograph of a famous Confederate General. This is the signature of Confederate Lieutenant General Wade Hampton (1818-1902). The General was from South Carolina where he served in the South Carolina legislature from 1852 till 1861. At the outbreak of the Civil War he organized Hampton's South Carolina Legion that bore his name. The legion proceeded to Virginia where during the battle of 1st Manassas he was wounded. He commanded n infantry brigade afterwards during the Peninsular Campaign and he was appointed the rank of Brigadier General on May 23rd 1862. In July of that year he took over command of a brigade of J.E.B. Stuart's Cavalry Corps. At the Battle of Gettysburg he was wounded three times. On August 3rd 1863 he was promoted to Major General. When Stuart died Hampton took over Stuart's cavalry corps. In January of 1865 he was sent to help Joe Johnston in the Carolina where he did so until the surrender. During that time he was promoted to Lieutenant General in February of 1865. In 1876 he was elected Governor of South Carolina. He them was a U.S> Senator from 1879 until 1891. Hampton was one of only three civilians without formal military training to achieve the rank of Lieutenant General with the other two being Richard Taylor and N.B. Forrest. The signature is on a piece of paper that measures 4 inches by 2.25 inches in size. It is nice and clear in old brown ink as you can see. One thing that is special about this autograph is that it has his rank. He signed the card "Wade Hampton / Lt. Genl. C.S.A. / Cavy. Corps. A.N.Va" This is a great touch to an already wonderful autograph. The signature is accompanied by a modern Xerox image of the general in his uniform to enhance the display. This is a fine original Confederate autograph.