Confederate general (1814–1881) remembered for his defeat and surrender at the Siege of Vicksburg. War-dated ALS signed “J. C. Pemberton, Lt. Genl, Comdg,” one page, 5.5 x 7.75, South-Western Telegraph Company letterhead, April 18, 1863. Handwritten telegram to Brigadier General Daniel Ruggles. In full: “Charges having been preferred against Capt W. L. Lowry Capt of Pettus Rangers State Troops by Col. Falkner you will place him in arrest charges will be forwarded.” Professionally inlaid into an off-white 6.75 x 8.25 sheet. Central vertical and horizontal folds, the vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature, some show-through from docketing and ink notations to reverse, and slight haloing to most of the ink, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.
