2022-11 Raynors HCA Auction
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WILLIAMS Seth (1822-1866) was an American military officer who served as assistant adjutant general of the Union's Army of the Potomac during the American Civil War. Williams signs for Meade and also signs the document himself ... Autograph Document Signed, "S. Williams, a.a. Gen'l, 2pp, datelined Hd.Qrts. of the Potomac, June 28th, 1863, General Orders No. 66. In part, "By direction of the president of the United States, I hereby assume command of the Army of the Potomac. As a soldier, in obeying the order - an order totally unexpected and unsolicited, I have no promises or pledges to make. The country looks to this army to relieve it from the devastation and disgrace of an hostile invasion. Whatever fatigues and sacrifices we may be called upon to undergo, let us view constantly the magnitude of the interests involved and let each man determine to do his duty, leaving to an all controlling Providence the decision of the contest. It is with great diffidence that I relieve in command of this army, an eminent and accomplished soldier, whose name must ever appear so conspicuous in history of its achievements; but I trust that the generous support of my companies in arms will assist me efficaciously in the discharge of the great responsibility, which has been placed upon me. George G. Mead, Major Genl. Comdy."
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