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The Civil War

Battle of Petersburg

General George Meade

Collins Cover Announcement

The Civil War 

General George Meade

This cover continues my hand painted cachets that depict important Union and Confederate officers of the Civil War. General George Gordon Meade fought with distinction in both the Seminole War and the Mexican-American War. During the Civil W_arhe served as a.Northern general rising from a leader of a brigade to commander of the Army of the Potomac.

General Meade is best known for defeating Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863. During the next two years he continued to command the Army of the Potomac through the Overland Campaign, the Richmond-Petersburg Campaign, and the Appomattox Campaign. General George Meade is now ready. Collins #S5303 at $15.00.