[CIVIL WAR]. [PAXTON, Elisha Franklin (1828-1863), subject]. [PAXTON, John Gallatin (1859-1928), compiler]. Memoir and Memorials Elisha Frankin Paxton Brigadier-General, C. S. A. [New York:] Printed, Not Published [by the De Vinne Press], 1905. 8vo. Frontispiece portrait. 114, [2, blank] pp. Publisher's full blue cloth, front board and spine stamped in gilt, top edge gilt (mild rubbing to cloth, light offsetting to fp. from the inscription). Fine. FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY, INSCRIBED BY PAXTON'S SON, JOHN GALLATIN PAXTON, ON THE FFEP.: ?To Nellie Herron My faithful assistant I take pleasure in presenting this volume. John Gallatin Paxton". It is possible that ?Nellie" Herron is Helen Herron Taft (1861-1943), President William Howard Taft's First Lady (?Nellie" was her nickname throughout her life). Elisha Paxton was Stonewall Jackson's Adjutant Assistant General and later took command of the Stonewall Brigade. From the renowned personal collection of Dr. George D. Lacy. Measurements: 10 x 8 x 1".