{"product_id":"civil-war-union-general-montgomery-c-meigs-bold-signed-cut-psa-auto","title":"Civil War Union General Montgomery C. Meigs Bold Signed Cut PSA Auto","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"156\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"53\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"56\"\u003eMontgomery C. Meigs Cut Signature with Rank Inscription – PSA\/DNA Certified Authentic Auto #85882682\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"713\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"174\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"177\"\u003eThis exceptional display features an authentic cut signature of \u003cstrong data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"284\"\u003eMontgomery Cunningham Meigs (1816–1892)\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most important logistical minds of the American Civil War. Professionally authenticated and encapsulated by PSA\/DNA, the autograph is boldly signed in dark ink and includes the distinguished handwritten inscription \u003cstrong data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"539\"\u003e\"Quartermaster General\"\u003c\/strong\u003e above the signature. Beneath his signature, Meigs has added his official title, \u003cstrong data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"649\"\u003e\"Quarter Master General.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"985\"\u003eThe combination of Meigs' signature, official rank, title, and date creates a particularly desirable presentation, offering far more historical context than a signature alone. The reverse of the cut is blank, showing only faint ink impressions visible through the paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003eThe PSA\/DNA label identifies the item as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003e\"CUT – MONTGOMERY C. MEIGS – AUTHENTIC AUTO\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and bears certification number \u003cstrong data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003e85882682\u003c\/strong\u003e. The signature remains bold and exceptionally well preserved within PSA's tamper-evident holder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1831\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003eHistorical Context:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1245\"\u003eMontgomery C. Meigs served as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1330\"\u003eQuartermaster General of the United States Army\u003c\/strong\u003e from 1861 to 1882 and is widely regarded as one of the Union's most indispensable officers during the Civil War. Although not a battlefield commander, Meigs was responsible for organizing and maintaining the vast logistical network that supplied Union armies with food, weapons, uniforms, transportation, horses, hospitals, and equipment. His extraordinary administrative ability allowed Union forces to operate on an unprecedented scale and contributed significantly to the North's ultimate victory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"2458\"\u003eA graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and a distinguished engineer, Meigs also supervised several important public works projects before the war, including portions of the U.S. Capitol expansion and the Washington Aqueduct. Following the death of his son during the Civil War, Meigs selected the grounds of Robert E. Lee's Arlington estate as the site of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2213\" data-end=\"2244\"\u003eArlington National Cemetery\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring the property could never again serve as Lee's home. He continued as Quartermaster General until his retirement in 1882 and remains one of the most influential military administrators in American history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"2460\" data-end=\"2569\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2460\" data-end=\"2495\"\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Encapsulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2495\" data-end=\"2498\"\u003eAuthenticated and encapsulated by \u003cstrong data-start=\"2532\" data-end=\"2543\"\u003ePSA\/DNA\u003c\/strong\u003e as an \u003cstrong data-start=\"2550\" data-end=\"2568\"\u003eAuthentic Auto\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"2571\" data-end=\"2788\"\u003eCertification Number: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2593\" data-end=\"2605\"\u003e85882682\u003c\/strong\u003e. The autograph is securely housed in PSA's tamper-evident holder, preserving the signature, handwritten rank and title, and date while ensuring long-term protection and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-start=\"2790\" data-end=\"3011\"\u003e\u003cli data-section-id=\"tzsrtc\" data-start=\"2790\" data-end=\"3011\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2792\" data-end=\"2834\"\u003eAdditional Documentation \u0026amp; Provenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"2835\" data-end=\"3011\"\u003eAt buyer’s request, Historical Autographs Gallery will include an additional “Historical Autographs Gallery Certificate” signed by our company founder Luke Pascal at no cost.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"3013\" data-end=\"3615\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3013\" data-end=\"3032\"\u003eClosing Appeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3032\" data-end=\"3035\"\u003eAutographs of Montgomery C. Meigs are highly sought after by collectors of Civil War history due to his indispensable role in sustaining the Union war effort and his lasting contributions to the United States Army. This example is especially desirable, featuring not only a bold signature but also Meigs' handwritten \u003cstrong data-start=\"3352\" data-end=\"3379\"\u003e\"Quartermaster General\"\u003c\/strong\u003e inscription, official title, rank, and the date \u003cstrong data-start=\"3428\" data-end=\"3449\"\u003eDecember 22, 1879\u003c\/strong\u003e. Combined with PSA\/DNA authentication, it represents an outstanding and historically significant addition to any advanced Civil War or military autograph collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"3617\" data-end=\"4049\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3617\" data-end=\"3637\"\u003eShipping Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3637\" data-end=\"3640\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3640\" data-end=\"4049\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eFor insurance purposes, items sold over $600 may require signature confirmation upon delivery. Higher-value items, likely over $1,500, are shipped via FedEx 2-Day with Direct Signature Confirmation. FedEx provides the most flexibility when requiring a signature, allowing you to make special delivery requests directly through their tracking system. This ensures both security and convenience for the buyer.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"H.A.G.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47907214164131,"sku":"EB-168548396628","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7509\/6227\/files\/57_f7252d74-f9f3-4ccc-8a77-853db9350e07.jpg?v=1784512556","url":"https:\/\/historicalautographsgallery.com\/products\/civil-war-union-general-montgomery-c-meigs-bold-signed-cut-psa-auto","provider":"H.A.G.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}