The only native-born Texan to serve as a general in the CSA (1839–1928) involved in the ‘Saltville Massacre’ of wounded Union soldiers. Neatly penned ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 8 x 10.5, personal letterhead, June 30, 1881. Letter to General Marcus Wright. In full: “I regret that I am not able to give you exact dates—but all my papers are destroyed and I must depend on memory. I am not able to give you the name of the division to which my cavalry brigade was attached for immediately upon my promotion I was temporarily assigned to the command of the Confederate Brigade in Kelly’s Division, and was absent from my own brigade for several weeks arising from separation by different fields of duty, and was wounded the first day of service with my own brigade. So I am unable to fill that blank. I trust time deals gently with you, & that you are reaping the rewards a good soldier ought to have in this world without waiting for the ‘future state.’ When you see any of our mutual friends & old comrades, please ask them to keep my memory green in their hearts.” In very good condition, with an irregular band of toning and mounting remnants to left edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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