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James Barnes.

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James Barnes.
Of Mass. Union Maj. Gen. Antebellum French and tactics teacher at West Point; 18th Mass. Vol. Infantry; commanded at Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville. In a controversial incident, Barnes, the second-oldest Union general present, could not be found in vicinity of his troops at Gettysburg; he was subsequently wounded there. Commanded District including P.O.W. camp at Point Lookout, Md. Close of A.L.S., "With much respect, I remain Col., Ever Yours, J.B. Barnes, B.G. / (To) Col. W.S. Tilton, Com(mandin)g 1st Brigade, 1st Div., 5 Corps." Tilton was made Col. in Oct. 1862, following his wounding, capture, and exchange from Gaines' Mill - bloodiest of the Seven Days' Battles. Barnes was appointed Brig. Gen. in late Nov. of that year. Light toning, else very fine and attractive. Scarce.