Archer was a colonel of the 5th Texas, commanding the Texas brigade. After the Battle of Seven Pines, he was promoted to Brigadier General and assigned to A. P. Hill’s division. He is remembered for his leadership in the ‘Light Division,’ his efforts at Gaines Mill, the Manassas campaign, the capture of Harper’s Ferry and the Battle of Antietam. Harker was a Confederate Colonel, serving at Shiloh, the siege of Corinth, and at Stones River, where he earned the promotion to Brigadier General. He was mortally wounded on the battlefield at Kennesaw Mtn. Manuscript DS, signed “J. J. Archer” and “C. G. Harker,” one page of blue lightly-lined paper, 21.25 x 16.5, November 1859. Military report from the Wisconsin Territory of persons and articles employed and hired in the field, signed with rank. In fine condition, with intersecting folds, one of which passes through a single letter of each signature. RRAuction COA.
