Lot 45
Garnett, Robert S. -- Confederate Brigadier General Who Was the First General From Either Side to be Killed in the Civil War. Rare early war-date Confederate printed document signed "R.S. Garnett" in type, one page, 9¾ x 7¾", Headquarters Virginia Forces, Richmond, May 26, 1861. Issued by Gen. Robert S. Garnett (1819-1861) to Col. Fletcher Archer, in part: "The commanding general desires you to require all official letters or papers…destined for the Headquarters of the Virginia Forces, to pass through you…." Signed twice on verso and made official on June 6, 1861 by Lt. Col. Samuel S. Anderson, who served on the staffs of CSA Generals Huger, Holmes, Kirby Smith and Taylor. On July 13, 1861, while directing his rear guard at Corrick's Ford, Garnett became the first general on either side to be killed. Estimate Value $250 - UP
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