James Grant Wilson Civil War General Publisher & Author Autograph Letter!

Description: James Grant Wilson Civil War General, Publisher & Author Autograph Letter (7/12/02) and Original Envelope! Great autograph, great letter (about 5 1/2"x7") from the great publisher and war hero! Fine piece for your collection! Good content Wilson letter to Cuyler Reynolds of the Albany Institute giving the history of where he lived, in Poughkeepsie before the Civil War and New York City after the exception of a few years in Europe. James Grant Wilson (1832-1914) - was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, the son of poet William Wilson. Soon after his birth, his family relocated to Poughkeepsie, New York. He was educated at College Hill, and then privately tutored. He joined his father in business, later becoming his partner. In 1855, he began a two-year trip to Europe. In 1857, he returned to the U.S. and founded the Chicago Record, a journal of art and literature. In 1862, during the Civil War, he sold his the Chicago Record and entered the Union Army as a major of the 15th Illinois Cavalry. He left the Army in 1865 and moved to New York City, where he became an author, speaker, and president of the Society of American Authors. In 1885 he also became president of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society. He edited several works of history and biography. Unlike many other eBay autograph dealers, I proudly DO guarantee this piece as authentic and will accept a return/refund for 14 days. Please note: I will gladly consider any serious, close offer. Quick USPS shipping with tracking! Please write with any questions. Thank you for looking!

Price: 224.95 USD

Location: Evansville, Indiana

End Time: 2024-12-09T04:49:49.000Z

Shipping Cost: 6.95 USD