[CIVIL WAR]. BRITTON, Wiley (1842-1930). The Civil War on the Border. A Narrative of Operations in Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, and the Indian Territory During the Years 1861-62? New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1891. 8vo. Illustrated. 473, [1, blank] pp. Bound in contemporary full brown morocco, boards ruled in gilt, spine ruled, tooled, and lettered in gilt in compartments, five raised bands, all edges gilt, gilt turn-ins, marbled endleaves (front joint cracked, front board slightly loose, some wear to binding, text toned). Good. SECOND EDITION; LAID-IN IS A TYPED LETTER SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR ON ?THE CIVIL WAR ON THE BORDER" STATIONERY. Addressed to ?Hon. Wm. Lochren, Commissioner of Pensions," presenting him with a copy of this book (unclear if this is the copy), asking Commissioner Lochren to transfer him (Britton) to the Clerks' Roll of his bureau. From the renowned personal collection of Dr. George D. Lacy. Measurements: 10 x 8 x 2".