Nelson A. Miles Signature American soldier (1839-1925) who is the only man to serve as an officer in the Civil War, Indian Wars, and Spanish-American War, celebrated as the captor of Geronimo. Ink signature, "Truly yours, Nelson A. Miles,” on an off-white 2.5 x 2.75 slip clipped from the close of a letter. In fine condition, with closely cropped edges. Accompanied by an unsigned modern photo of Miles.

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