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MCCULLOCH, BEN

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MCCULLOCH, BEN
(1811 - 1862) Confederate brigadier general who organized pro-Confederacy Cherokees under Stand Watie and led forces fighting Lyon's troops at Wilson's Creek. McCulloch was killed by a sharpshooter at Pea Ridge, leading to the Confederate loss of the battle. Good content A.L.S. ""Ben McCulloch"" 1p. 4to., Galveston, Apr. 25, 1853, to the Hon. Robert McClelland, in full: ""I have not yet received my commission as Marshal of Texas, but would like to do so at your earliest convenience"". Minor ink blotch to signature, else very good.