Hill, Ambrose Powell (1825-1865). Confederate General killed in action at Petersburg. Signed check from the Bank of the Metropolis in Washington, DC, 6.75 x 2.25 in., written in the amount of "Thirty Dollars" and dated March 11, 1861. Check is signed twice, "A. P. Hill." ——————————————————- Ambrose Powell Hill, Jr. (1825-1865), though best remembered as a Confederate general, had an extensive military career before the Civil War, serving as a United States Army officer during the Mexican-American War and the Seminole Wars after graduating from West Point in 1847. With the Civil War on the horizon, the native Virginian resigned from the United States Army and took command of the 13th Virginia Volunteers as a colonel. Within the Army of Northern Virginia, Colonel Hill's regiment, which came to be called the "Light Division," had a reputation for excellence. This reputation along with Hill's outstanding service earned him a promotion to brigadier general in February of 1862, and major general in May of the same year. Robert E. Lee recognized Hill's skill and leadership, and therefore utilized him in many important offensives. For example, General Lee gave Hill the task of crossing the Chickahominy River and attacking Union troops on June 26, 1862 in the Battle of Mechanicsville. Hill's extensive participation in the Civil War included a multitude of campaigns and battles, but some of his most distinguished performances were given at Cedar Mountain, Second Bull Run, Antietam, and Chancellorsville. Hill proved himself an invaluable asset to the southern cause with his timing and decisive actions that prevented major catastrophes for Confederate forces. Having been placed under the command of Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson, Hill also had plenty of experience fighting alongside the renowned general and his men. At Chancellorsville, Hill was commanding under Jackson when the latter was mortally wounded. This left Hill in charge, with orders from Jackson to "press right in," which he did with great gusto. Hill was thus promoted to lieutenant general on May 24, 1863, and put in command of Lee's Third Army Corps, which he led at Gettysburg and the ensuing fall campaigns of 1863. April 2, 1865 would be a fateful day for General Hill. As his forces rallied at Petersburg, Hill rode up to the front of the line accompanied by a lone staff officer, and, after ignoring demands for his surrender, was fatally shot in the chest by a Union rifle. Though Hill was not without personal controversy, including disagreements with Stonewall Jackson and illness that greatly reduced his potency in later battles, including Gettysburg, his accomplishments speak for themselves. Condition: Check with vertical and horizontal tear at center, with no paper loss, affecting one signature. There is also a small area of light discoloration at upper right corner.
Hill, Ambrose Powell (1825-1865). Confederate General killed in action at Petersburg. Signed check from the Bank of the Metropolis in Washington, DC, 6.75 x 2.25 in., written in the amount of "Thirty Dollars" and dated March 11, 1861. Check is signed twice, "A. P. Hill." ——————————————————- Ambrose Powell Hill, Jr. (1825-1865), though best remembered as a Confederate general, had an extensive military career before the Civil War, serving as a United States Army officer during the Mexican-American War and the Seminole Wars after graduating from West Point in 1847. With the Civil War on the horizon, the native Virginian resigned from the United States Army and took command of the 13th Virginia Volunteers as a colonel. Within the Army of Northern Virginia, Colonel Hill's regiment, which came to be called the "Light Division," had a reputation for excellence. This reputation along with Hill's outstanding service earned him a promotion to brigadier general in February of 1862, and major general in May of the same year. Robert E. Lee recognized Hill's skill and leadership, and therefore utilized him in many important offensives. For example, General Lee gave Hill the task of crossing the Chickahominy River and attacking Union troops on June 26, 1862 in the Battle of Mechanicsville. Hill's extensive participation in the Civil War included a multitude of campaigns and battles, but some of his most distinguished performances were given at Cedar Mountain, Second Bull Run, Antietam, and Chancellorsville. Hill proved himself an invaluable asset to the southern cause with his timing and decisive actions that prevented major catastrophes for Confederate forces. Having been placed under the command of Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson, Hill also had plenty of experience fighting alongside the renowned general and his men. At Chancellorsville, Hill was commanding under Jackson when the latter was mortally wounded. This left Hill in charge, with orders from Jackson to "press right in," which he did with great gusto. Hill was thus promoted to lieutenant general on May 24, 1863, and put in command of Lee's Third Army Corps, which he led at Gettysburg and the ensuing fall campaigns of 1863. April 2, 1865 would be a fateful day for General Hill. As his forces rallied at Petersburg, Hill rode up to the front of the line accompanied by a lone staff officer, and, after ignoring demands for his surrender, was fatally shot in the chest by a Union rifle. Though Hill was not without personal controversy, including disagreements with Stonewall Jackson and illness that greatly reduced his potency in later battles, including Gettysburg, his accomplishments speak for themselves. Condition: Check with vertical and horizontal tear at center, with no paper loss, affecting one signature. There is also a small area of light discoloration at upper right corner.
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