2021-10 Raynors HCA Live
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/15/2021
Music Sheet, 4pp., “RIDING A. RAID” J.W. Randoph, Rchmnd Va., Lith by E., Crehen. Just an outstanding cover illustration of the flamboyant General with plumed hat, astride his horse Skylark. In part, “Stuart tonight Come tighten your girth ... try the click of your trigger ... for he must ride sure that goes Riding A Raid!” J.E.B. Stuart’s most celebrated act was his encirclement of the Union General George McClellan’s Army of the Potomac in June of 1862. Newly appointed commander of the Army of Northern Virginia Robert E. Lee and Jeb Stuart devised the plan to circle around McClellan and gather intelligence. The aggressive strategy stemmed from the knowledge that McClellan was hesitant to attack the Confederate troops, which he believed to be incredibly large in size and powerful in strength.
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