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BRAGG, BAXTON

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BRAGG, BAXTON
(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. "Baxton Bragg", 1p. 4 to., Jefferson Barracks, Jan. 11, 1850, with integral postal cover and wax seal with Bragg's monogram. In part: "…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…". Signed with rank. More interesting content, minor paper loss right upper corner not affecting text, overall very good.