2022-11 Raynors HCA Auction
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Daniel Edgar Sickles (October 20, 1819 - May 3, 1914) was an American politician, soldier, and diplomat. Upon the outbreak of the American Civil War in 1861, Sickles became one of the war's most prominent political generals, recruiting the New York regiments that became known as the Excelsior Brigade in the Army of the Potomac. Despite his lack of military experience, he served as a brigade, division, and corps commander in some of the early Eastern campaigns. His military career ended at the Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863, after he moved his III Corps without orders to an untenable position, where they suffered 40% casualties but slowed General James Longstreet's flanking maneuver. Sickles himself was wounded by cannon fire at Gettysburg and had to have his leg amputated. He was eventually awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions. Autograph Endorsement Signed "D. Sickles, Major General" on a 4pp autograph letter signed "Wm R. Brewster, Col. Cmdg/Brigade", Excelsior Brigade, Camp near Falmouth VA., May 29th 1863, in which Brewster "recommends the following promotions in the Brigade..." Included in the list is Col. Wm. Oft, killed in action at Chancellorsville rank from May 4th 1863 .... Stewart 73d NY Vols to be 1st Lieut - vice marksman killed in action ..."
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