CSA Generals T.J. Stonewall Jackson, A.P. Hill & J.E.B. Stuart, Civil War Signed Field Document, with Additional CSA Officer Signatures

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Lot Description

Extremely rare Civil War-date document referencing six Confederate Generals under the command of General Robert E. Lee: Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, J.E.B. Stuart, Wade Hampton, A.P. Hill, R.H. Chilton, and J.H. Lane. Signed by Lee's two famous feuding Generals, Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson (1824-1863) and A.P. Hill (1825-1865). The document is also endorsed by future Generals R.H. Chilton (1815-1879) and James H. Lane (1833-1907). The document is framed with modern portraits of Jackson and Hill, and is accompanied by PSA/DNA Letter of Authenticity.

Drafted by Colonel William M. Barbour of the 37th North Carolina, this official request was sent through the "Chain of Command" at the same time General Lee promoted General Jackson to Corps Commander, forming Lee's 2nd Corps with the rank of Lt. General. The 2nd Corps then made up the Western wing of the Army of Northern Virginia; whereas, Lt. General Longstreet headed up Lee's 1st Corps, forming the Eastern wing of the Army of Northern Virginia.

It should also be noted that this document was in part due to the preparation for the events leading to the Battle of Fredericksburg, where, on December 11 and 12, Lee's armies pulled off a stunning victory against General Burnside's Army of the Potomac.

Then, just five months later, during the fierce night engagement at Chancellorsville, Jackson would be mortally wounded by his own men, and would eventually die on May 5, 1863. J.E.B. Stuart would take his command. A.P. Hill would be promoted to head the newly formed 3rd Corps, and in two years’ time, both he and Stuart would die of wounds received in battle.

Colonel Barbour, author of this letter, was wounded in battle on September 30, 1864, and would eventually succumb to his wounds on October 3.

Transcription, Letter:
November 3, 1862

It has been certified to me that Martin V. Moore, of the 1st N. Carolina Cavalry commanded by Col. Baker, Hampton's Brigade, Stuart's Division, has been duly elected 2nd Lt. in Co. E 37th Regt., N.C. Troops, vice Lt. Bingham resigned. You will greatly oblige by forwarding this certificate of election through official channels that he may obtain the necessary authority to report for duty to my command. I do not know where to direct any communication & take this method of informing him of this election.

Will. M. Barbour,

Forwarded:

Hd. Qtrs. 4th Brigade Nov. 7th 1862

Respectfully Forwarded

James H. Lane
Col. Comd. Brig

Hd. Qtrs. A.P. Hills Light Div. Nov. 8th 1862

Respectfully forwarded with the request that the Lieut. be ordered to join the company of which he has been elected Lieut.

A.P. Hill
Maj. Genl.

Hd. Qrs. V.D. Nov. 10th, 1862

Respectfully forwarded

T.J. Jackson
Lt. Genl.

Hd. Qrs. A.N.V. 12th Nov. 1862

Respectfully referred to Maj. Genl. Stuart who will cause papers of discharge to be given & officer ordered to his Regt. by order Gen. Lee.

R.H. Chilton
A.A. & I.G.

Hd. Qrs. Cav. Division. 14th Nov. 1862

Respectfully referred to Lt. Col Gorden commanding who will comply with the instructions from Gen. Lee by command of Maj. Gen. J.E.B. Stuart.

Norman R. Fitz Hugh
Maj. & A.A.G.

Condition

Typical folds in document, some partial separations along folds. Ink and signatures remain legible. Accompanied by PSA/DNA Certificate of Authenticity.
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