Raynors HCA 2019-09
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HILL, Daniel Harvey (1821-1889) was a Confederate general during the American Civil War and a Southern scholar. He was known as an aggressive leader, and as an austere, deeply religious man, with a dry, sarcastic humor. He was brother-in-law to Stonewall Jackson, a close friend to both James Longstreet and Joseph E. Johnston, but disagreements with both Robert E. Lee and Braxton Bragg cost him favor with Confederate President Jefferson Davis. Although his military ability was well respected, he was underutilized by the end of the Civil War on account of these political feuds. War-dated Autograph Letter Signed signed “Husband,” one page, lightly-lined, 7.5 x 9.25, February 12, 1862. Letter to his wife, written from Leesburgh, Virginia. In full: “Amid all the sad news, I can still see the guiding and protecting care of a kind Father. You thought that my removal from North Carolina was very cruel, but had I remained, I would now be a corpse or a prisoner. Let us praise and adore Him always & under all circumstances. I feel more calm than I have done for a long time. The condition of that Island has preyed very much upon my mind. The militia were called out to fortify it, but the mean, unprincipled Governor ordered them back. A month's work would have saved the Island. The thing is now over, it is with the past, suspense has become reality, & we have only to say, ‘Thy will be done.’ We can be independent, if we are resolved to be so, otherwise, we deserve our fate. There must be a great change, or ruin is inevitable. Whether there is spirit enough for the emergency, I do not know. After all, what is the use of being concerned about this brief life, when eternity is before us. Trust in God, rely upon the saviour & do our duty. Then all will be well. Many dark hours are before us, but we can make them bright. Excuse a brief note. Love & Kisses to the dear ones at home.” Intersecting folds, a couple mounting remnants to reverse of top edge, lightly trimmed horizontal edges, a uniform shade of toning, and missing top left corner tip, otherwise fine condition.
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