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RUFUS SAXTION A.L.S.

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RUFUS SAXTION A.L.S.
<b>721. RUFUS SAXTON</b> (1824 - 1908) Union brigadier general who won a Medal of Honor for his defense of Harper's Ferry, also instrumental in the enlistment and organization of blacks into the federal army. A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo., Washington D.C., Sep. 15, 1889 to the Local Ex.[ecutive] Committee [of the] Society of the Army of the Cumberland, regretting his inability to be present at a reunion celebration. In part: "<i>...In response to your invitation I greatly regret that I cannot be present with my old comrades of the Army of the Cumberland at their twentieth reunion. To take place on those glorious historic fields which cluster around Lookout Mountain. The occasion will be an interesting one. reviving precious memories of heroic lives freely given and brave deeds done for the cause we loved...</i>". Usual folds, otherwise very good.<b> $100-150</b>