Lot 130
Smith, Edmund Kirby -- Scarce War-date Letter by the Confederate General (1824-1893) Confederate lieutenant general who led troops at First Bull Run, fought under Bragg at Perryville, and commanded forces in the Trans-Mississippi, crushing Banks in the Red River Campaign. Scarce war-date letter signed "E. Kirby Smith" as major general commanding, one page, 9¾ x 7½", Hd.Qrs. Reserve Division A.P. Feb. 5, 1862. To Major Thos. G. Rhett, A.A. Gen. In part: "General Order No. 2…being essential to a proper understandong of Department Order No 20, Feby 3d 1862, I request that I may be furnished with a few copies." Very good. Light toning; show-through from notations on verso. In February 1862, Smigh was sent west to command the Army of East Tennessee. Estimate Value $500 - UP
|
| |
| Unsold |
