Title:
Henry Warner Slocum Signed Cut – Union Major General at Gettysburg – PSA/DNA Certified Authentic Auto

Description:
Offered here is a bold cut signature of Henry Warner Slocum, one of the Union Army’s senior commanders during the American Civil War. Executed in strong black ink, the autograph reads simply:

“H.W. Slocum”

The signature is fluid and underlined with a flourish, neatly centered on a clean slip of paper. The reverse of the cut bears a penciled notation reading “Boat named for”, a reference to the ill-fated steamship General Slocum, which was named in his honor in 1891.

The cut is encapsulated in a PSA/DNA tamper-proof holder, ensuring both authentication and long-term preservation.

Historical Context:
Major General Henry Warner Slocum (1827–1894) played a significant role in the Union war effort. A West Point graduate, he rose quickly in the ranks, commanding XII Corps at the Battle of Gettysburg, where his troops held the Union right flank at Culp’s Hill. Later, Slocum commanded the left wing of Sherman’s army during the March to the Sea, further solidifying his reputation as a capable and reliable officer.

After the war, Slocum served as a U.S. Congressman from New York and remained active in veterans’ affairs and public life. His legacy lived on with the naming of the excursion steamer General Slocum, though it later became infamous after the tragic fire disaster of 1904 in New York City.

Authentication & Encapsulation:
This autograph has been authenticated and slabbed by PSA/DNA, the premier authority in autograph authentication. The PSA label reads:

• "CUT – Henry Warner Slocum – PSA/DNA Certified – Authentic Auto"

• Certification Number: 85572094

Closing Appeal:
This signed cut of General Henry W. Slocum is a fine relic of Civil War history, directly tied to one of the Union’s key battlefield commanders. With PSA/DNA certification and its connection to both Gettysburg and Sherman’s campaigns, it is an outstanding addition for collectors of Civil War generals, Union leadership, or 19th-century American history autographs.