American politician, Confederate officer and Brigadier general during the Civil War. He was engaged at Bull Run, Gettysburg and Upper Shenandoah. Second in command under J.E.B. Stuart at Gettysburg, commander of Confederate Cavalry after Stuart's death. Lieutenant general, governor of South Carolina and U.S. Senator. Signature on 3 1/2 x 2 1/4" card, "Wade Hampton So Ca" Excellent. (#STP2109)