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CONFEDERATE GEN ROBERT S. GARNETT DS

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:2,600.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 3,500.00 USD
CONFEDERATE GEN ROBERT S. GARNETT DS
<B>CONFEDERATE GENERAL ROBERT S. GARNETT, FIRST GENERAL OFFICER KILLED IN THE CIVIL WAR, DOCUMENT SIGNED</B></I> “<I>R. S. Garnett</B></I>”. One page, 7.75” x 10”, Richmond, May 24, 1861, docketed on the verso, extremely clear and legible. The document, titled Special Orders No. 110, issued by order of Major General Lee reads in full: “<I>Col. P. T. Moore’s Regt. Of Virg’a Volunteers will precede sic to morrow to Manassas Junction & report to Brig. Genl Bonham commanding. The G.W. & sub’s Departm’ts will supply their wants for this movement. By order of Maj Genl Lee</B></I>”. These orders give a unique look at the preparations being made immediately prior to the action around Manassas Junction that would later be known as the First Battle of Bull Run. Garnett would not live long enough to participate in the battle however as he was killed on July 13, 1861 during a retreat from the Battle of Rich Mountain. An extremely rare signature on a beautiful wartime document.<BR><BR><B>Condition:</B></I> Only slight toning at the folds, else fine condition. <BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Flat Material, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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