2005-11
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2005
GIBSON, Randall Lee (1832 - 1892) Confederate brigadier general who led a brigade at Chickamauga and Chattanooga. He also fought under Hood at Atlanta and in Tennessee. Autograph Letter Signed, “Randall Lee Gibson Col. 13th Regiment La. Vols, Ruggles Brigade”, 2p. quarto, with postscript signed “R.L. Gibson”, Headquarters 13th Regiment Louisiana Volunteers, St. Boat Morrison near Vicksburg, Miss., November 24, 1861, addressed to General Ruggles, it reads in part: “...I have the honor in compliance with your suggestion, to forward such requisitions as are needed to place this Regiment in thorough condition. The winter overcoats, under clothing, shoes and caps are more needed than the other articles. It is at present providied with one suit throughout - but there can be no change either of under clothing or shoes and their caps are much worn...The value of these articles will be deducted from the pay of the men...With the sincere hope that you may speedily recover your health and that we may have the honor of serving in your command...Capt. King Adjt says Col. tell the Genl. for Genl. Hoke to come to Columbus and assume command of the Louisiana troops and I fully sympathise with his feelings...” Inlaid, else VG.
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