Raynors HCA 2014-11
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/6/2014
A good war-date manuscript Union army document, 1p. large folio, being General Order No. 1, "Head Quarters 4th Army Corps, Chattanooga, Tenn., Oct. 11, 1863," in part: "…by direction of the President of the United States and in accordance with General Orders No. 228…Department of the Cumberland the undersigned assumes command of the 4th Army Corps…being unexpectedly assigned to the command of troops so deservedly distinguished for bravery…and discipline upon the battlefield…this is a proper occasion for me to say that I am proud to be with you…so dear to the American people. Let there be unity…concert and harmony…among us until this accursed rebellion is crushed…the following staff officers are hereby announced…signed Gordon Granger, Major Genl. Comdg…". Signed and made official by Lieutenant Louis L. Cox of the 97th Ohio as acting adjutant general. Near fine
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