2021-05 Raynors HCA Live
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FORREST, Nathan Bedford (1821-1877) was a prominent Confederate Army general during the American Civil War and the first Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan from 1867 to 1869. Although scholars generally acknowledge Forrest's skills and acumen as a cavalry leader and military strategist, he has remained a controversial figure in Southern racial history, especially for his main role in the massacre of several hundred Union soldiers at Fort Pillow, a majority of them black, coupled with his role following the war as a leader of the Klan.War-date Confederate Letter Signed "NB Forrest" 1pp. quarto, Headquarters, Spencer Springs, near Murfreesboro," November 26, 1862, addressed to General Braxton Bragg who commanded the Army of Tennessee 1862-1863. In part: "...I should like very much if it meets with our approbation to have the Field Officers appointed as you may think, either temporary or permanent in the Regiment commanded by Lt. Col. Rucker's Battalion and the five company's of 'Forrest Old Regiment'...I would recommend the appointment of Lt. Col. Rucker as colonel of the Regiment...Having orders to move tomorrow I should be pleased to have the organization perfected before leaving this post..." Docketed on verso and forwarded to General Wheeler. Fine condition.
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