Four CSA Generals Are Named To One Of Their Youngest Victims, John H. Kelley

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A rare war-date Confederate manuscript circular, 1p. 4to., "Head Quarters Cavalry Corps, near Knoxville, Tenn.", [ca. Nov. 16, 1863], issued to one of the youngest generals killed during the Civil War, John. H. Kelly, [Franklin, Tenn., Sept. 2, 64] as commander cavalry division, announcing that the "appointments by the President are"…John C. Wharton, William T. Martin, [both] major general and John T. Martin, W. Young C. Humes [both] brigadier general. Minor toning, else VG.

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