EDWARD A PERRY, Confederate Civil War General/Florida Governor, Autograph 13074

PERRY, EDWARD AYLESWORTH (1831-89) Confederate Brigadier General; Led the Florida Brigade in the Army of Northern Virgina at Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville; Governor of Florida - 1885-89. 7 ½" x 8 ½", on beautifully imprinted official stationery as Florida governor. Addressing New York Governor David B. Hill, Perry recommends one Robert W. Givin for a position as commissioner of deeds.

Executive Office, Tallahassee, Fl[orid]a. I have the honor to say that Mr. Givin of Sanford, Orange Co[unty] Florida is so recommended to me that I take pleasure in recommending him to you as a fit person to be Commissioner of Deeds for your State in Florida.

Lightly and evenly toned, with original mailing folds; old mounting hinges at the corners on the reverse.