Confederate officer (1840–1864) on the staff of Generals Thomas J. Jackson, Richard S. Ewell, and Jubal A. Early, who was killed in action following the Third Battle of Winchester. Rare Civil War-dated manuscript DS, signed “A. S. Pendleton,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 12, March 21, 1863. General Orders No. 20, issued from headquarters of the “2nd Army Corps,” which summarizes the findings of six court-martials involving the following Confederate soldiers and officers: Private Cad. J. Andrews, Private John Link, Private Oliver Link, Sgt. Major John Culpepper, Private William Boosh, and Private George Mainwaring. The various charges include desertion, looting of liquor from a private home (for which the offender received six months of hard labor with a ball and chain), and conduct to the prejudice of good order. Signed at the conclusion by Sandie Pendleton, "By command of Lt. Gen. Jackson." In fine condition.
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