Raynor HCA 2013-07
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/18/2013
Charles B. Tebbs (1826-1867) Captain of the Loudoun Guards in the Virginia militia, which became part of the 17th Virginia Infantry at the start of the war; later transferred to the 8th Virginia as Lieutenant Colonel; resigning from the service in April 1862. This archive includes: (1) A letter from C.B. Tebbs, Jr. dated at Warrenton, 14 January 1861, 2pp., to his father urging him to run for the secession convention, in part “Please run for the Convention. Mr. Ball is too slow. The fact is, he is fighting for time. Wrong! If all South wld unite, we might get terms we cld accept. It is only chance. Delay & inaction is disunion forever.' ... plus, (2) A manuscript “Muster Roll of the Loudoun Guards, Capt. C.B. Tebbs “, 4pp., undated VG. The manuscript listing 70 soldiers, likely written shortly before the company's April 1861 incorporation into the 17th Virginia Infantry ... plus, (3) Manuscript document “Adjutant Generals Office, Dec. 21, 1860” to Captain Tebbs, authorizing the Loudoun Guards to elect a third lieutenant. ... plus, (4) Commission as militia captain signed by Governor Henry Wise, 16 November 1859 ... plus, (5) Commission as Lieutenant Colonel on the active volunteer forces, signed by Governor John Letcher, 28 June 1861.
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