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THBKenton Harper, Civil War Correspondence from 1864, with Two J.D. Imboden ANsS
Lot 90
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Kenton Harper, Civil War Correspondence from 1864, with Two J.D. Imboden ANsS
As the Civil War lingered on and Union troops under General Hunter threatened Harper's beloved Staunton, Harper felt compelled to offer his services once again to his state of Virginia. This grouping of 28 pieces tells the story of Colonel Harper's return of service. Noteworthy are 2 autographed notes of CSA General John D. Imboden (1823-1895), who served with distinction under T.J. "Stonewall" Jackson and knew Harper from his service with the 5th Virginia. The lot includes the following:
Major B. Randolph. ALS, 1p, 5 x 7.75 in., "Hd Qrs Staunton." May 30, 1864. Major B. Randolph giving Colonel Harper command of...all forces to be raised by my order today, - He will assemble and organize them by eight o'clock tomorrow morning or as soon thereafter as possible at the Court House, preparatory to joining Brig Genl J.D. Imboden, Comdg Valley District.
Kenton Harper. ANS as Colonel, 1p, 5 x 7.5 in., "Camp at N.R. [North River] Bridge." June 3, 1864. A penciled note in which Harper is asking General J.D. Imboden a question about how many men from his company should be on duty at the Bridge, with a penciled ANS from General Imboden on reverse, in which he answers his question.
Manuscript Special Order No. 148 from Brigadier General Imboden, 2pp, on blue stationary, 7.5 x 9.75 in., "Hd. Qrs. Val. Dist." June 2, 1864. Order in which Col. Kenton Harper is charged with the formation of a Regiment to be composed of all unsigned companies and detachments, now in the vicinity of Mt. Crawford...
Harper ALS as Colonel, 1p, 5 x 7.5 in., "Camp at N.R. [North River]." June 2, 1864. Addressed to General Imboden, with a penciled endorsement from General Imboden on the reverse, written in the field. Harper and Imboden discuss taking the proper precautions before any of the men from the Cavalry approach the Bridge.
16 notes or orders sent to Colonel Harper from various commanders, including 2 from Colonel William H. Harman. Also included are 2 Morning Reports filled out and signed by Col. Harper, June 8, 1864.
5 lists referencing the results from the Battle of Piedmont, including those killed, wounded, and missing from Companies C,F,G,I.
Lt. William Fisher, Commanding detachment of men from the 23rd, 18th, and Davis' Battalion of Cavalry, Virginia. ALS in pencil, 1.5pp, 5.75 x 9 in. Fisher gives a "List of killed and wounded and missing," and then names 13 men with their wounds from Davis' Battalion. He also lists 2 men from the 23rd Regiment of Virginia Cavalry, plus 5 men from the 18th Virginia Cavalry.
Harper ALS as Colonel, in which he expresses a final appeal for citizens to come to the rescue, 2pp, 8 x 12.5 in., "Staunton." September 14, 1864. Harper begins by stating a Special Order No. 82, which authorizes him to organize the local Reserve Forces in the County of Augusta. He then goes on to appoint the following named men to receive companies in their respective neighborhoods or districts, and earnestly urge upon them the necessity of entering upon the work without delay." He then lists 12 appointees. The document concludes with various guidelines stated by Harper. All men who are exempted from military service, and capable of bearing arms, will be accepted as volunteer members of the companies, and they earnestly invited to enroll themselves for the defense of their homes...The term of service of the companies will be the unexpired period of the war.
Small newspaper article thanking Harper for the "Gallant manner" in which he and his men fought at the Battle of Piedmont. - Shipping Info
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