[CIVIL WAR]. Lt. Col. JONES, Jr., Charles C. (d. 1870). Historical Sketch of the Chatham Artillery During The Confederate Struggle for Independence. Albany, NY: Joel Munsell, 1867. 8vo. Illustrated. 240, [2, blank] pp. Bound in contemporary half red pebbled morocco over marbled boards, spine ruled in blind and lettered in gilt in compartments, five raised bands (spine stamped in gilt with title and ?Dept of State" shield), marbled endleaves and edges (spine toned, joints starting, some toning, rubbing to boards, text toned, several inkstamps from the State Dept. Library and the Library of Congress transfer on the first few leaves, text generally toned, occasionally soiled, foxed, edgewear). Very good. FIRST EDITION; THIS COPY HAS AN AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR TIPPED-IN. The letter is on the letterhead of his law office in New York City, presenting the recipient a copy of this book (it is unclear if this is that copy or not). The author was a Lt. Col. in the Chatham Artillery battery during the Civil War. Howes J197. From the renowned personal collection of Dr. George D. Lacy. Measurements: 10 x 8 x 1".