2020-01 Putnal
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War-date Confederate officer Autograph Letter Signed by W. Johnson J. Webb, 2nd Lieutenant, 51st Georgia Infantry, killed in action at Cold Harbor, June 1, 1864, this letter is 6pp. quarto, July 7, 1863, addressed to his father, and reads in part: "...There never has before been a time when I could not form some idea as to the movement of our Army. Everything at this time is mysterious and uncertain. Gen. Lee is being out generaled or is playing a very low down game on the Yankees. We soldiers of course accept it the later as being most true and are daily expecting to catch some of the 'Blue Belly's" in Gen. Lee's trap. It is true or rather appears so that Gen. Lee is retreating or falling back. I cannot accurately say but having whole confidence in the ability of our leader to plan his patriotism and energy to execute and the indomitable courage and will of the Army. I fear no defeat even should I even in the contest fall by the fire of the enemies guns. In this war, feel that I have been one of the fortunate and that I should feel myself more dependent upon Him who has protected me over many battlefields. My goodness did not merit such protection and I know that the faith of others saved me...I think it an honor to belong to the Army of Northern Virginia...The very darkest hour of night is just before day is a correct saying..." Fine condition.
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