Raynors HCA 2015-02
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/19/2015
Two manuscript orders on a single sheet, Fairfax C. H. (Virginia), June 24, 1861, one page, oblong octavo, the first by G. W. Lay of Joseph E. Johnston's staff, reading: "Captain Wickham Comdg. Cavalry will immediately furnish twenty or twenty-five of his best mounted men, with an officer to go under guidance of Col. Lipscomb, Actg. Aid to the Comg. Genl. For special detached service to continue probably a few hours only." Below, in Wickham's hand, is the ANS, his orders, reading: "Capt. Ball will furnish these men at once. Report at my office. W. C. Wickham, Capt. Comg. Cavalry." Once the war began in earnest, Captain Wickham quickly advanced in rank due to superior performance in the field. His exemplary command of the 4th Virginia Cavalry at Gettysburg won him a brigadier's commission. Light stains and creases, good condition.
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