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Group of Documents Pertaining to Vicksburg

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Militaria Start Price:75.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 400.00 USD
Group of Documents Pertaining to Vicksburg
<B>Civil War - Group of Documents Pertaining to Vicksburg</B></I> including most notably charges and specifications brought against James Kelly for the charge of manslaughter, dated Aug. 27, 1863; with a sworn statement from witnesses. Also, an LS from Captain G.L. Fort, Sept. 3, 1863 detailing the current state of orders and boat assignments, he writes: "<I>I am entirely out of coal, and wood, General Grant ordered the last barge of coal I had sent to Orleans yesterday, we are now without any fuel...</B></I>". DS, "<I>JM Armistead</B></I>", July 9, 1863, stating that his horse was taken and not returned at Gen. Pemberton's head quarters; an LS to General McPherson dated July 14, 1863 regarding issuing horse equipment to Confederate officers: "<I>I have no new equipment but have just received some saddles from out troops in the field that have been used and are to a certain extent unserviceable...</B></I>"; a printed copy of General Orders No. 13, dated April 4, 1864 awarding the Medal of Honor to soldiers and officers for service at Champion Hills, Vicksburg, July 4, 1863. Total of 7 items, all in very good condition.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Small Flat (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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