Lot 86
Jones, William Edmonson & Ransom, Robert. Endorsement Signed ("W.E. Jones") in pencil, as Brig. Gen., Hd. Qrs. Jones Brigade, April 1, 1864, and ("R. Ransom") in pen, as Major General, Head Qurs. Cav. A.E. Tenn. April 4th, 1864. Both signatures are on the verso of a letter written on March 31st by Capt. J.B. Morgan, Co. E. 31st Batt. Va. Cav., requesting the return of Ely Cooper to his company. Both Jones and Ransom were with Longstreet in East Tennessee at this time. After Ransom's approval, the letter was forwarded to Lieut. Gen. Longstreet and endorsed by one of his officers, then referred to Maj. Gen. Breckinridge, whose A.A.G. signed on April 16 that the man would be returned to his proper command. Jones' signature, which is scarce, is light; he was killed in action just over two months later, on June 5, during the battle of Piedmont, West Virginia. Ransom's signature is somewhat darker. Some overall toning and light soiling and one edge split. Very Good.
Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,800.
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