2008-09
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A good war-date Robert E. Lee staff officer's letter written in ink by Capt. Albert L. Land, 41st Va., 2pp. . oblong 8vo., Culpeper C. H., [Va.], Nov. 15, 1862 to his military friend officer "Shelton" concerning shoes, in part: "…The Regt (41st) want the old pay rolls that the officers may examine them before completing their rolls, and I would like for you to send them to me if you possibly can with safety. Also send to me a list of the shoes issued at Falling Creek & the parties to whom they were given. You could send me a list by mail & one by some other means so that I would be sure to get them soon. I did expect Gen. Garnett would let me go down at this time after the funds & then I would have you home but he says no he wants me here as we know not at what moment we may move. I have just received a large lot of clothing which I hope will suffice & tomorrow (Sunday) I expect to be engaged issuing it…If we are ordered to Richmond which it is reported we will be soon I want Billy & Maggie…Gen. Mahone is at Gordonsville on his way up here and will probably arrive tomorrow. He wanted me to go to Gordonsville tomorrow to bring his horse up, but I happened not to be subject to his orders just at this time. I would not be much surprised if Gen. Mahone was to return to Richmond without a command. Tell Carter to dispose of all his crop & stock so that he can move quickly and rapidly. I would like for Mother to be similarly situated for I feel confident that the Yankees will be in that section this winter… I heard today that the Yankees had abandoned their hold on the north side of the Rappahannock Warrenton and that great confusion and dissatisfaction prevailed in their ranks…I have a sword & pistol they can borrow to kill each other just when they get ready to commence the work…" Albert Lewis Land enlisted as a second lieutenant in company A 41st Virginia Infantry and was quickly appointed assistant quartermaster. By 1862 he served on the brigade staffs of Col. Chambliss and General Mahone and by the end of 1862 is listed as being on Robert E. Lee's staff. VG.
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