Nathaniel P. Banks Civil War-Dated Autograph Letter Signed Union general (1816-1894) who led forces at Shenandoah, Red River, and elsewhere. Prior to the Civil War, he served as governor of Massachusetts and speaker of the US House of Representatives. Civil War-dated ALS signed “N. P. Banks, M.G.C.,” one page, 6.75 x 9, Head-Quarter's King's Division letterhead, June 25, 1862. Handwritten letter to Major Perkins directing the encampment of his corps, shortly after the conclusion of the Shenandoah Valley campaign. In full: "Select a good position and camp our Corps where they are. I return in an ambulance." In fine condition.

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