Lot 174
Stevenson, Carter Littlepage (1817-1888). Confederate Major-General during the Civil War.
Autograph Letter Signed ("C.L. Stevenson"). One page, quarto, "Headquarters" Sewell Mt., October 19, 1861. In black ink. To General Henry R. Jackson. Two horizontal folds, ink smearing affecting one work, toning to edges and a small soil mark at upper left edge. Overall, in very good to fine condition.
Here, Steveneson clues in fellow General Jackson, in charge of troops at Monterey, Virginia, as to the position of the enemy: "…We have reason to believe, I was so informed at Headquarters last night, that the enemy who were in front of us have not gone in your direction. On yesterday the greater part of his forces were on this side of the Ganly. I will advise you from time to time of such information as may be received here with regard to his movements." Four days after this letter was written, Jackson was involved in a battle just 30 miles from Monterey, a battle which may have involved the mentioned 'enemy'.
Estimated Value $850 - 1,000.
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