Confederate military officer and politician (1818–1902) who replaced J. E. B. Stuart as Lee's Chief of Cavalry following Stuart's death on the battlefield. ALS, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, E. H. Owen embossed letterhead, December 6, 1872. Handwritten letter to J. Hanson Thomas, in part: "As you did not know before the meeting of our Board, whether any accommodation could be given to me I write to ask what determination was arrived at. I can give a sight-dft. on Memphis for $300…I should like to obtain that amt." In fine condition, with light creasing.
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