Original General Daniel E Sickles 1861 Dated Hand Written And Signed (Autographed) Check/Receipt Certified By The Gettysburg Museum Of History

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Original General Daniel E Sickles 1861 Dated Handwritten And Signed (Autographed) Check/Receipt Certified By The Gettysburg Museum Of History. On Feb. 27, 1859, Sickles shot and killed Philip Barton Key, who was the son of Francis Scott Key. Sickles claimed temporary insanity (the first time that defense was used in the United States) arising from what he believed were Key’s amorous intentions toward his wife. Sickles was acquitted. Sickles fought in the Civil War, rising from colonel to major general. From 1865 to 1867 he was military governor of North and South Carolina, but his performance displeased President Andrew Johnson, and he was relieved in 1867. Two years later he retired from the Army. From 1869 to 1873 he served as U.S. minister to Spain. In 1893–95 Sickles served a final term in the U.S. House of Representatives, then retired from national politics after defeat in his try for reelection in 1896. A very rare early (1861) Dan Sickles hand signed (autographed) check. Written in fountain ink.  100% guaranteed to be authentic Certified by the Gettysburg Museum of History with documentation (COA) provided.  A great  artifact related to one of the most colorful characters in the Civil War. Don’t miss it!