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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. 5pp. 8vo., Mexico City, Sep. 19, 1896 to his wife. In part: ""àI am thinking of you & loving you so tenderly. Our birth-days are coming and I am meditating over the happy home I have seen with youàIt was indeed a supreme good to me that you married me - for no one could have made me half so happy; and the dear, dear children are such a comfort and joy to me in my old ageàThe good Lordàhas been so good to us - preserved & blessed amid so many dangers & trialsàYours for ever & everà"". Slight dampstaining at center, a fold split repaired on blank verso, overall very good.