2009-04
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/31/2009
General Order , HDQRS. DEPT.OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA, June 23, 1862, No. 74, 5" x 7-1/4," light margin discolor else fine. In part, "The general commanding announces with great satisfaction to the Army the brilliant exploit of Brig. Gen. J. E. B. Stuart with part of the troops under his command. This gallant officer, with portions of the First, Fourth, and Ninth Virginia Cavalry, a part of the Jeff. Davis Legion, with whom were the Boykin Rangers and a section of the Stuart Horse Artillery, on June 13, 14, and 15, ... succeeded in passing around the rear of the whole Federal army, routing the enemy in a series of skirmishes, taking a number of prisoners, and destroying and capturing stores to a large amount....In announcing this signal success to the Army the general commanding takes great pleasure in expressing his admiration of the courage and skill so conspicuously exhibited throughout by the general and the officers and men under his command. ...." By command of General Lee: R. H. CHILTON.
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