Raynors 2020-05 Putnal
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/30/2020
Autograph Letter Signed, 1p. quarto, Army Intelligence Office, August 15, 1863, addressed to L. G. Rucker, and reads "There has been received no report of the death of J.T. Keaton [Co. I 24th Virginia Infantry] or M. Alexander Keaton [Co. I. 24th Virginia Infantry]. Is it known to what hospital either was sent? If so, we will upon being informed, endeavor to ascertain why no report has been made…" VG. Most likely an answer to a request by a distraught parent for the whereabouts of his missing sons...possibly Gettysburg related because of the date. The 24th Virginia lost 40% of its men as casualties at Gettysburg.
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