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Memorial Ode To Jeb Stuart by His Brother-in-Law

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Memorial Ode To Jeb Stuart by His Brother-in-Law
<B>Memorial Ode to Jeb Stuart by his Brother-in-Law, Charles Brewer.</B></I> A beautiful manuscript document signed, “<I>Charles Brewer M.D.</B></I>”, shortly following the mortal wounding of J.E.B. Stuart who was brought to his home in Richmond where he died before his wife Flora and son arrived. Dr. Brewer attended his care in his home in Richmond and was with Stuart there when he died, after which Dr. Brewer penned this eloquent eulogy. Three pages, 15.5” x 9.75”, n.p., n.d. Titled “<I>The Raid. - The Charge. - At Rest</B></I>.”, this 50-line poem is prefaced “<I>In Memoriam To my old friend and comrade, one of the gallant leaders of the Confederate Cavalry, the lamented General James E. B. Stuart of the Army of N. Va. These lines are affectionately dedicated.</B></I>” Penned by a professional hand except for the signature and, oddly enough, the introductory phrase “<I>affectionately dedicated</B></I>”. Effusive Victorian language and imagery is used here in this flowery tribute to Stuart. A brief excerpt, by example, reads: “<I>…From fair Richmond's spires steal the church bell chimes, as they tell down the twilight air / Of Virginia homes now redeemed from the dust, and of rose wreaths clustering there, / Whilst as long as Virginia's name shall last, and her soil be trod by the free, / Sire to son shall tell, how bold Stuart fell, and shall treasure his memory.</B></I>” Evenly toned paper with smoothed folds and light soiling. Small, consistent area of loss in upper left corner and minor splits along folds. Two small tape repairs. Overall very good condition and worthy of framing. A unique and heartfelt 19th century tribute by the anguished physician who was unable to save Stuart's life. After being shot through the abdomen at Yellow Tavern on May 11, 1864, the mortally wounded general was transported by ambulance to the Grace Street home of his brother-in-law, Dr. Charles Brewer in Richmond. Stuart, remaining lucid much of the time, lingered until the following evening. <BR><BR><B>Provenance:</B></I> <I>JEB Stuart IV; The Tharpe Collection of American Military History</B></I> <BR><BR><B>Exhibited:</B></I> <I>The Liberty Heritage Society Museum</B></I><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Flat Material, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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