Confederate cavalry general (1824–1864), killed while leading a charge against a superior attacking force at the Battle of Piedmont. Civil War–dated ALS signed “W. E. Jones, Brig Genl Comdg,” one page, 10.75 x 8, Dublin, Virginia, May 18, 1864. Letter giving orders to obtain supplies. In part: “Capt. Isaac Shelby for Capt Coussy…is hereby ordered to take immediate steps for use of troops of this department in the state of North Carolina both by purchase or impressment if necessary and by exchange for salt, coffee, sugar, tobacco, and other articles…He will call on Major Crutchfield, Chief QM for all transportation necessary, who is hereby ordered to furnish same without delay.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature), a few small edge separations, and show-through from docketing to reverse. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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