Raynors HCA 2016-10
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HERRON, Gen. Francis J. (1837 - 1902) Union major general wounded and captured at Pea Ridge, he later fought at Vicksburg and Port Hudson. Lengthy war-date A.E.S. penned on the verso of a letter from Maj. Samuel Montgomery, commander of the 6th Btln., 6th Cav. Mo. Vols, [n.p.], Dec. 23, 1862 to Col. and future Brevet Brig. Gen. WILLIAM M. DYE. In part: "...I would respectfully report that twenty nine of my men that were captured on the 7th Inst. have been exchanged and returned to camps, their arms, overcoats and horses having been taken from them..." He also asks that his men be refitted with horses taken from "rebel citizens". On the verso, Dye pens and A.E.S. the same day forwarding the request. The letter is then endorsed by Col. DANIEL HUSTON of the 7th Missouri Cavalry, and finally by Herron who writes: "...Maj. Montgomery is authorized to procure a sifficient number of horses to remount his men. ...reporting same to QrMaster...". Endorsed side is moderately soiled but could be easily cleaned.
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