Augur Autographed Hand Written Letter Civil War General, measures 4″ x 6″. (July 10, 1821 – January 16, 1898). Upon the outbreak of the Civil War, Augur served as commandant of cadets at West Point. Of volunteers in 1861, he commanded a brigade under. During the early part of the war. He was severely wounded at. In August 1862 while leading a division under Maj. On November 14, 1862, to rank from August 9, 1862. President Lincoln had to submit the nomination three times before the U. Senate finally confirmed the appointment on March 10, 1863. Subsequently Augur commanded a division in the. Army of the Gulf. Siege of Port Hudson. And the Department of Washington (1863-66), ending the war with an exemplary record. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Autographs\Historical”. The seller is “zartanthegreat1″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.