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George H. Thomas

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George H. Thomas

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Auction Date:2012 Oct 17 @ 18:00 (UTC-5 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
Union general (1816–1870) whose most decisive victory earned him the sobriquet ‘Rock of Chickamauga.’ War-dated ALS signed “Geo. H. Thomas, Maj. Genl. US,” one page, 4.5 x 7, May 6, 1864. Letter to General Hooker. In full: “I came over this morning to see you and found you had gone to Ringgold. Since coming over the road and seeing the present position of your troops I think will be better for you to march Williams Division through Nickajack Gap and Butterfield and Geary through Gordons Gap. Direct Williams to look out for Palmers troops who will move by the direct road from Ringgold to Tunnel Hill.” A rough left edge, some light dampstaining to two corners, and a couple slight brushes to text, otherwise fine condition. Several skirmishes, including near Tunnel Hill and near Ringgold Gap, had taken place in early May, with a division of the Army of the Cumberland, led by Thomas, advancing east and easily defeating the Confederates at Tunnel Hill. Although a relatively minor battle, this marked the beginning of the Atlanta Campaign.