Lot 171
Ruggles, Daniel. Autograph Letter Signed ("Daniel Ruggles/Brig. General"). One page, small oblong octavo, Port Hudson, Louisiana, August 21, 1862. To General Van Dorn (his immediate superior). Transmittal folds, minor foxing, pencil notation verso, else fine.
"Rumoured that the enemy intends evacuating Baton Rouge -- the absence of gunboats & well this points gives color to the reports…If so, I shall propose to make towards New Orleans." Federal forces were occupying Baton Rouge and threatening Vicksburg via the Mississippi. On August 5, a Confederate force, with two divisions commanded by Ruggles, had attacked Baton Rouge but was driven back. The rumors Ruggles relays were correct, on the very day of this note Federal troops evacuated Baton Rouge without incident.
Estimated Value $900 - 1,100.
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