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DAVID M. GREGG ALS TO GENERAL WILLIAMS

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:390.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,000.00 USD
DAVID M. GREGG ALS TO GENERAL WILLIAMS
<B>GENERAL DAVID M. GREGG AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED TO GENERAL WILLIAMS, 1864.</B></I> At the start of the Civil War, Gregg returned to Washington, D.C., where he was promoted to captain in the 3rd U.S. Cavalry, followed soon by a transfer to the 6th U.S. Cavalry. He developed typhoid fever and barely escaped death when his Washington hospital caught fire. In January 1862 he became colonel of the 8th Pennsylvania Cavalry. Gregg and the 8th Pennsylvania fought in the Peninsula Campaign, where he distinguished himself in the Seven Days Battles, expertly screening retreating Union infantry. The Battle of Antietam was his next engagement, but cavalry played little role. He received a furlough and married Ellen F. Sheaff on October 6, 1862, in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania; the couple honeymooned in New York City. Gregg was promoted to brigadier general just before the Battle of Fredericksburg. As at Antietam, the cavalry was underutilized and held in reserve. He assumed command of his cavalry brigade when its commander was killed by an artillery shell that reached behind the infantry lines. After Joseph Hooker assumed command of the demoralized Army of the Potomac, he shook up the cavalry organization, because the mounted arm had not been used effectively. He removed cavalry units from corps and divisions and consolidated them as a separate Cavalry Corps, under Major General George Stoneman. Gregg assumed command of the 3rd Division in February 1863. David. M. Gregg ALS “<I>D. M. Gregg Brig Gen Comdr</B></I>”. One page, 8” x 10”. In part,"<I>Brig. Gen. S. Williams, Army of Potomac, General. I have the honor to recommended that Capt. H. S. Thomas be relieved from duty as Actj. Inspector of the 1st Brigade of the Division and that Capt. W. R. Robbins 1st New Jersey Cavalry be appointed to that position...</B></I>". Mounted and framed in gilded edge frame. 21” x 18”.<BR><BR><B>Condition:</B></I> Very fine.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Framed - without Glass, Medium (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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