BRIGADIER GENERAL LEROY P. WALKER - AUTOGRAPH ENDORSEMENT SIGNED - HFSID 31080
LEROY POPE WALKER Leroy Pope Walker signs an autograph endorsement. Autograph Endorsement signed: "L.P. Walker", 1p, 3¼x2½, mounted to a card, 3½x2¾. In full: "Respectfully forwarded to Brig Gen Ruggles Maj Gen Hardee Com. 1st Cmp 2nd Grand Division Army of the Miss Valley.
Sale Price $450.00
Reg. $500.00
LEROY POPE WALKER
Leroy Pope Walker signs an autograph endorsement.
Autograph Endorsement signed: "L.P. Walker", 1p, 3¼x2½, mounted to a card, 3½x2¾. In full: "Respectfully forwarded to Brig Gen Ruggles Maj Gen Hardee Com. 1st Cmp 2nd Grand Division Army of the Miss Valley." Walker was appointed the first Secretary of War of the Confederacy on February 21, 1861, three days after President Jefferson Davis' inauguration. On April 11, 1861, after a cabinet meeting with President Davis, Walker authorized the bombardment of Fort Sumter which began at 4:30 A.M. the next day. On September 16, 1861, Walker resigned and was commissioned Brigadier General. Lightly soiled and stained. Overall, fine condition.
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