Edward Everett spoke for two hours (just prior to President Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address) during the dedication ceremonies at the Gettysburg National Cemetery in November of 1863. Everett (the most popular speaker of his day) used his time to review in great detail the history of those who fought at Gettysburg, then went on to vigorously castigate the South.
INCLUDED ARE THE FOLLOWING THREE ITEMS:
1 - An authentic Everett signature clipped from a period cover (envelope) and glued to another piece of paper. There is some writing on the reverse.
2 - Original printed General Orders (bordered in black) concerning appropriate honors to Everett's memory (following his death) by the War Department in Washington D.C. General Orders No. 4 was issued January 16, 1865. Measures 5 x 7 inches. Note: Image has been cropped and is only partially shown in scan. Two small binding holes at the very left of document.
3 - A very nice (19th century) J.C. Buttre engraving of Everett. Note: Image has been cropped eliminating much of the border (which is present on the actual engraving) and reduced in size. Measures 6 3/4 x 9 3/4 inches.
CONDITION OF ALL THREE ITEMS: Very good. Just a few normal signs of age. (#1951)
