Confederate brigadier general (1810-1897) who commanded the 1st Division, 2nd Corps Army of the Mississippi and fought at Shiloh. War-dated manuscript DS, one page, 8.5 x 10.5, embossed letterhead, May 18, 1862. A Special Order from Head Quarters Special Department, assigning “Genl. D. Ruggles…to the command of the several Depots and Guards in the rear of this Army, as a Special Department. He will visit and inspect the several stations and take prompt measures to place them in a state of efficient organization—Reporting direct to these Head Quarters,” signed by Ruggles at the conclusion, “Official Copy, Daniel Ruggles, Brig. Genle. CSA,” and also signed by Thomas Jordan. Light toning, some trivial creasing, a few small tears, and collector’s notations on the reverse, otherwise fine condition. This order was composed one month after General Ruggles was forced to call for every piece of ammunition to defend the Union’s line against ‘The Hornet’s Nest,’ the name given to the repeated Confederate charges against Ruggles’ position during the Battle of Shiloh. A row of 62 cannons, known as ‘Ruggles’ Battery,’ stood in defense against the Confederate onslaught; despite assembling the largest concentration of artillery seen at that point, the Confederates broke through the Union line at 5:30 p. m. on Sunday, April 6, 12 hours after the battle had begun. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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