2025-01 Raynors Historical Collectible Auctions
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James Harrison Wilson (1837-1925) was an American military officer, topographic engineer and a Major General in the Union Army during the American Civil War.Army of the Potomac, and was promoted to the rank of colonel for his services in the Wilderness. He was commander of the cavalry division of the Mississippi from Oct., 1864, to July, 1865, and took part in all the engagements of Gen. Thomas, campaign, being made a brevet brigadier-general, U. S. A., after the battle of Nashville. He led a cavalry expedition into Alabama and Georgia in March and April, 1865, capturing Selma, Montgomery, Columbus and Macon, and on May 1O, 1865, captured Jefferson Davis, president of the Confederacy. Autograph Letter Signed “J.H. Wilson, Maj. Gen’l. Cmdg” 1pp. written to Excellency Gov. Seymour. Datelined: HdQr 3rd Cavly Civ, In the Field near Bonnyville Va., Aug. 31st, 1864, in part “I heartily concur in this recommendation .. advanced by the appointment of Lt. Fitzhugh ..” The letter is fine and tipped to large album sheet, old school style. J.H. Wilson's capture of Davis earned him a promotion to major general in the regular army. Davis was imprisoned at Fort Monroe, Virginia for two years, but was never tried for treason. He was released on bail in May 1867
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