Major General George G. Meade Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE G. MEADE
Born: December 31, 1815
Died: November 6, 1872
Died: November 6, 1872
George G. Meade (1815-1872) was one of the Army's leading topographical engineers before the outbreak of the American Civil War. During the War, Meade was a strong field commander. He led Union troops in both the Shenandoah and Peninsular campaigns of 1862 and pursued the retreating Robert E. Lee following Antietam. In June 1863, he was given command of the Army of the Potomac. Five days later, he led the troops that repulsed the Confederate attack at Gettysburg.
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MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE G. MEADE - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 03/06/1843 - HFSID 31356MEADE SURVEYS THE MAINE/CANADIAN BORDER GEORGE G. MEADE. Autograph Letter Signed: "Geo. G. Meade" as Leituant Topogrohical Enfgineers on North East Boundary Explorations, 4p, 15½x9½. Office N.E. Boundary Survey, 1843 March 6. To his brother-in-law Congressman Henry A.Sale Price $2,337.50
$2,750.00
