Lot 1185
(Confederate) Jackson, William H (1835-1903) C.S.A. general. Autograph Letter Signed ("W.H. Jackson") as Brig. Gen. Commanding, Headquarters Cavalry Division, Greensboro, Alabama, April 15, 1865, 1 p quarto. Informing Brig. Gen. P. D. Roddey (miswritten as D.P. Roddy) that he is taking over Roddey's command. In part: "In compliance with orders recd from Lt. Gen. Forrest from Gainsville of date April 13th, I hereby assume command of your command. You will please halt your command, if on the move, & report to me, in person, at this place without delay…." Written during Union General James H. Wilson's raid to Selma (Mar. 22-Apr. 22, 1865), the largest-scale cavalry operation of the entire war. Forrest did not recognize in time that Selma was Wilson's objective, and Jackson's divisions, as well as Chalmers', were prevented from reaching Forrest by Croxton and E.M. McCook. This was Forrest's only failure of the war.
Accompanied by a 6¾ x 5 inch broadside "To the Citizens Of Greene, Perry, Dallas, Marengo, Tuscaloosa, And Bibb Counties," signed in print by Jackson, datedlined Greensboro, Ala., April 15, 1865, informing the inhabitants that he has been authorized by Lieut. Generals Taylor and Forrest to take, by any means necessary, 773 animals needed to mount his command. He orders that all inhabitants give one in five of the total of horses, mares, and mules they possess; anyone who tries to conceal animals will have half of all his animals taken.
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
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