Second wife (1863–1962) of Confederate General James Longstreet. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, April 17, 1951. Letter to Kenneth E. Crouch of the Bedford Democrat. In part: “This will thank you for the copy of the Bedford Democrat containing the thrilling description of the dedication of the McLean House at Appomattox. General Longstreet was appointed by Lee, Senior Commissioner to arrange terms of surrender in that house now historic. It would have given me a patriotic thrill to witness the brilliant ceremonies. But the Committee forgot to invite me. It is observed that Douglas Freeman was a shining figure in the dedication. For a number of years Dr. Freeman has been circulating diatribes against General Longstreet’s military reknown [sic] which are false. He seems obsessed with the idea that it is necessary to make a scapegoat of Longstreet at Gettysburg to save the reputation of Lee. But Lee’s great fame has never needed the sacrifice of the Commander of the First Corps of his mighty Army.” A political ad for Mrs. Longstreet’s gubernatorial campaign is printed on the reverse of the letter. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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