Description: HELLO, THIS AUCTION IS FOR THE FOLLOWING: 1889-DUKE'S CIGARETTES N78 GEN'L WADE HAMPTON.... (HISTORY OF GENERALS) Wade Hampton III (1818-1902) was a South Carolina plantation owner and politician who served as a Confederate general during the Civil War (1861-65). He personally organized “Hampton’s Legion” at the outbreak of the Civil War and played a key role in the First Battle of Bull Run (Manassas). Although he had no prior military experience, Hampton proved a natural cavalry officer and eventually rose to the rank of lieutenant general. He participated in the Peninsula Campaign in 1862 and later served at the Battles of Fredericksburg, Brandy Station and Gettysburg. After General J.E.B. Stuart’s death in May 1864, Hampton assumed command of the Confederate cavalry corps and was instrumental in protecting Richmond and Petersburg in 1864 and 1865. After the Civil War Hampton became an outspoken critic of Reconstruction and served as governor of South Carolina and as a member of the U.S. Senate. He died in 1902 at the age of 84 PROFESSTIONALLY GRADED BY SGC...(AUTHENTIC) GRADE ONLY (4) GRADED TOTAL! POP REPORT: TWO WERE GRADED (1'S) TWO WERE GRADED (AUTHENTIC) NEW CASE, JUST GOT BACK. NICE ADDITION TO YOUR COLLECTION OR SET. *BID WITH CONFIDENCE.... OVER 23-YEARS AT 100% FEEDBACK (OVER 2000 SALES!!) CERT. NUMBER SGC - 5612387 . *NOTE THIS CERT. NUMBER CAN BE LOOKED UP ON SGC WEB SITE.
Price: 499.99 USD
Location: Hudson, Massachusetts
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Set: HISTORY OF GENERALS
Character: WADE HAMPTON
Manufacturer: DUKE'S CIGARETTES
Year Manufactured: 1889
Franchise: History
