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RANSOM, MATHEW W.

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RANSOM, MATHEW W.
(1826 - 1904) Confederate brigadier general who fought in the Seven days, Sharpsburg and Petersburg, wounded three times in the process. A.L.S. on Senate letterhead, 1p. 4to., Washington, Apr. 21, 1893 to his son, Thomas, in part: ""àThere is nothing I will not do to make you happy. Most all men are sometimes indiscreet and the only thing to do is to correct the imprudence. Let nothing tempt you into any thing doubtfulàI am your best friend & will never fail to help you. I only regret that you did not tell me the mattersà"". Splits at folds repaired on verso, yet a 1/4"" dia. hole remains affecting one word, chip at top margin, good condition with signature unaffected.