2020-09 Putnal
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/26/2020
Robert E. Lee's chief of staff writes, 2pp. 8vo., autograph letter signed (2x), ROBERT HALL CHILTON (1815-1879), "Hd. Qrs, A. N. Va., [Culpeper, Va.], Nov. 15/62," to his friend, future brigadier general, Staunton post commander Col. Henry B. Davidson thanking him in his efforts to help get Chilton promoted brigadier general. Chilton was appointed brigadier general to date from October 20, 1862, but failed senate confirmation in April, 1863 in a dispute by supporters of General John B. Magruder about the latter's performance during the Seven Days campaign. Later he was again promoted brigadier general This time by special appointment in December, 1863 and finally won senate confirmation in April, 1864. His "Private" letter, reads, in part: "I send…an order relating military traveling in the cars-all stragglers or detachments detained for the army van be sent forward under charge of their guard while those belonging to Jackson's army will go forward under their Central [railroad]. R. H. Chilton. a. a. & I. G..(Over)…PRIVATE. Thanks for kind efforts in my behalf. Out them through as soon as possible. Large in leg which I fear may be too small if governed by the foot measure. I greatly need them. Don't you let those rascally Yankees get too close. Circumvent the rascals & & win promotion. I shall expect this much from my old sub…McClellan's disgrace and Burnside advancement argues well for us. One more good turning will bring about peace. Pray push up the boots in a hurry angst. all risk of being captured by the Yankees. Yrs truly, R. H. Chilton." Minor toning with negligible scrap album page residue on verso, else VG.
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