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EWELL, RICHARD S.

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EWELL, RICHARD S.
<b>575. RICHARD S. EWELL</b> (1817 - 1872) Confederate lieutenant general who fought in the war from Bull Run to Appomattox, he lost a leg at Groveton and was strapped in his saddle to lead his men into Pennsylvania and at Gettysburg. A unique war-date 1p. 12mo. Jan. 30, 1862 envelope, entirely in Ewell's hand, addressed to his future wife: "<i>Miss. Lizinka C. Brown Nashville, Tennessee. Introducing Captain [D.B.] Harris Eng. Cap. C.S.A.</i>". Ewell married Brown shortly after loosing his leg to a severe wound received during the Second Bull Run campaign, and apparently this envelope must have contained a courtship letter from the lonely general that was entrusted to Captain D.B. Harris of Beauregard's staff. Minor water stain at bottom, else very good.<b>$200-300</b>