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THBRare J.E.B. Stuart War Date Signature
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LiveOct 31, 2018
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Rare J.E.B. Stuart War Date Signature
Stuart, James Ewell Brown (1833-1864). Confederate cavalry corps commander mortally wounded at the Battle of Yellow Tavern on May 1, 1864. ANS on blue Confederate paper, 3.5 x 3.5 in., " Hd Qrs Cav Div ." February 7, 1863. Note reads " Resp. forwarded & recommended / that Wm Collins be commis- / sioned Captain of Co. H. / 3d Va Cavalry / J.E.B. Stuart / Major Genl / Comdg. " Inscribed in red ink just below Stuart's recommendation is a notation reading " Recd Ansrd / Feb 11/63 / Retd / Mar 4/63. " Inscribed in blue pencil below ink notation is the word " Enclosure ."
A native of Catawba, VA, William Collins, Jr. was practicing law in his hometown when the Civil War broke out. Collins enlisted in the Confederate Army on May 25, 1861 and was soon elected Captain of Company H (Catawba Troop), 3rd Virginia Cavalry Regiment. During the company reelections in April of the following year, Collins was unseated from his office. Possessed of the admirable traits that constitute a brave and disciplined cavalry commander, Collins came under the watchful eye of General J.E.B. Stuart, who vigorously pushed for his reinstatement. In accordance with General Stuart's recommendation, Collins was appointed captain of Company H in the 3rd Virginia Cavalry on March 2, 1863. Three weeks later, Captain Collins was specifically cited in then-Brigadier General Fitzhugh Lee's official report of the Battle of Kelly's Ford, VA as one of the " Commanding officers of the detachments from the various regiments...deserving especial attention ..." A seasoned veteran who had consistently distinguished himself in the line of fire, Captain Collins died of typhoid fever in December of 1864.Note in fine condition, with some discoloration/light wear to edges and one notable but light smudge between the "S" and "t" of J. E. B. Stuart's signature.Condition
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