Confederate military officer (1802–1888). After joining the Confederate Army in 1861, Trimble sustained a serious injury to his leg at the Second Battle of Bull Run. As one of the leaders of Pickett’s Charge at the Battle of Gettysburg, he received another injury to same leg, which had to be amputated. Following the war, Trimble resumed his career as a railroad construction engineer. ALS signed “I. R. Trimble,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 10, October 29, 1853. Trimble writes to S. M. Fetton. In part: “I send full statements … of accts. to this date connected with the purchases & working of wood land…. The R[ail]R[oad] interest stands in my name…. The Forrest [sic] tract and lands easily reached above it, are regarded by Mr. Dorsey as extremely saleable, for cross-ties, fuel &c and easily attainable…. The extreme scarcity of vessels this summer has made it impossible to send … wood & cross-ties with any thing like the ease with which they could be cut & hauled…. It appears that timber lands in this district are valuable & can be obtained extensively & on moderate terms….” After signing, Trimble adds a postscript (on the third page) signed with his initials. Intersecting folds and mild handling wear, otherwise fine, clean condition. R&R COA.
