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BRAGG, BAXTON

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BRAGG, BAXTON
<b>553. BAXTON BRAGG</b> (1817 - 1876) Confederate major general who served under Albert Sidney Johnston in Kentucky, and led at Shiloh, Perryville and Stones River, relieved for his poor performance at Chickamauga and Chattanooga. A.L.S. "<i>Baxton Bragg</i>" adding rank, 1p. 4to., Jefferson Barracks, Jan. 11, 1850, with integral postal cover and wax seal with Bragg's monogram. In part: <i>"...I am informed by Surgeon Finley that he has chosen the quarters which I occupy at present...I select for my own use the house...occupied by Capt. K. [?]...I regret the necessity I am under...</i>". Minor paper loss right upper corner not affecting text, overall very good.<b>$500-700</b>