Lot 229
(CIVIL WAR). Morgan, John T. There was a good deal of skirmishing in Tennessee around this time, and two days earlier there had been a Union reconnaissance at LaVergne. Boldly written. Confederate General.
Endorsement Signed as Colonel commanding (of the 51st Alabama), on the verso of a One page, Quarto letter, Nov. 28, 1862, from Major D.W. Holman to Capt. D.G. Reed, A.A. Genl., at LaVergne, Tenn. (not far southeast of Nashville). This wartime endorsement was signed by Confed. Gen'l John Morgan during a time of skirmishes in Tennessee.
The endorsement reads: "Respectfully forwarded./Jno. T. Morgan/Col. Commng Brigade." Holman's letter reports that a private in one of his companies "… has been detailed to act as Commissary and Quartermaster" for Holman's battalion; the Private is presently "… acting with two companies, that are on detached service in Giles & Marshall County, Tenn."
Fine.
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
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