Union officer (1832–1863) who was killed in action on the second day of major assaults on the City of Vicksburg. Quite uncommon war-dated ALS signed “Geo B. Boomer, Col Comdg,” one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 9.5, “below Helena,” March 18, 1863. Letter to General J. B. McPherson. In part: “I have taken the responsibility to open your dispatch to Genl. Quimby. He left Saturday with first Brigade and left me here in Command of the other two and Batteries with instructions to come on as fast as possible. I have but one Boat. There is little prospect of more. Genl. Smith is also here with no transportation. Ross has had a fight on the Gun Boats here at Greenwood. They had not yet driven the enemy out. It is a question of vital importance whether we have transportation immediately and sufficient in quantity or not.” Some scattered light spotting and some small mounting remnants along reverse of the top edge, otherwise fine condition. Earier in the month several expeditions and skirmishes took place on the St. Francis, Little and White rivers in Arkansas. Boomer would receive a posthumous promotion to brigadier general from President Lincoln for his ‘gallant conduct.’ Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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