2020-09 Putnal
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/26/2020
War-date Confederate staff officer's, 1p. 4to. letter by Capt. John W. Riely, as a member of General Gustavus W. Smith's staff, "Hd. Qrs., Rich'd., Va., Oct. 7, 1862," to future brigadier general, Staunton post commander Col. Henry B. Davidson, reading, in part: "The Maj. Genl. Comdg. directs…to your application for additional companies that they cannot…be furnished. Your letter to Surg. E. S. Gaillard in reference to occupying the American Hotel as a hospital was "approved and respectfully forwarded" by the general…John W. Riely, Capt. & aag." Please note that this endorsed letter referenced is in this sale. Minor toning, else VG.
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