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JAMES B. MCPHERSON A.L.S.

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JAMES B. MCPHERSON A.L.S.
<b>54. JAMES B. MCPHERSON</b> (1828 - 1864) Union major general who fought in Grant's Tennessee campaigns, let the right wing at Vicksburg, and was killed in battle at Atlanta. Rare war-date A.L.S. "<i>Jas. B. McPherson</i>" 2pp. 4to., "<i>Head Qrs. Right Wing</i>", Lagrange, Tn, Nov. 26, 1862 to Gen. Charles S. Hamilton who was commanding the force's left wing. In part: "<i>...I would like to accommodate you in the exchange of the 12th Wisconsin Regt....Gen'l McKean would like to have a portion of the troops from Iowa who have served with him...I will exchange the 3rd Brigade 4th Division...for the 3rd brigade 6th Division... commanded by Col. Crocker. The strength of Col. Johnson's Brig. is about one hundred greater than Col. Crocker's but I am willing to make this sacrifice to accommodate your wishes, and it will give you two good Brigade Commanders in Johnson & Gresham...</i>". Folds, expertly inlaid, and in very good condition.<b>$1,500-2,000</b>