Union major general who commanded brilliantly at Gettysburg, leading to a Union victory and the turning point of the Civil War. ALS, on blue lined paper "Geo. G. Meade" 1p., 5" X 6", Philadel(phia), Jan. 14, (18)64. A fine Civil War date correspondence, being a visitation pass for the wife of a Private. "The bearer Mrs. Jane Egner has permission to visit her husband Conrad Egner, Private 88th (?), and to remain in the Army of the Potomac for the period of two weeks. All guards, provost marshals MM agents and others will accordingly pass Mrs. Egner" signed with full rank, "Geo. G. Meade, Major General of US, Commd A.P." On the eve of Gettysburg, Meade was relieved of command of the 5th Corps to become Chief of the Army of the Potomac. Meade was the only man not fired from that job.

The letter has been archivally repaired on verso at fold lines. The letter bears a red stamp or postal marking which reads WASHINGTON, US MRR/ JAN 15 1864. The stamp touches the Geo in George. The reversed shadow, caused by folding of the letter when the stamp was wet, touches a portion of the signature as well. Overall though a wonderful Civil War item. (#MIL)