Lot 150
Hooker, Joseph (1814-1879) Union general. War-date Letter Signed as Maj. Gen. Commanding the 20th Corps, one page, 10 x 7", Head Quarters 20th Corps / "Near Pine Hill, Geo., June 13, 1864." To Brig. Gen. Whipple, Chief of Staff. In part: "…I have moved one Brigade of Gen'l Geary's [2nd] Division to the right of the 4th Corps, and put it in position on the prolongation of Gen'l Howard' s [4th Corps] line. I have done this with a view of crossing and establishing my line on the opposite side of the Creek as soon as the depth of water in the Creek and swamp willl permit. The enclosed plot [not present] shows the present positions…." Pine Mountain was an action which took place on June 14th, one of several which preceded the battle of Kenesaw Mountain on June 27th. Constant rains slowed operations as Sherman and his generals prepared the assault on Kenesaw Mountain, during which some 2,000 Federal troops and 270 Confederate troops would be killed or wounded. Affixed at left edge to a 14¼ x 10½" sheet and accompanied by a 14 x 10½" steel engraving by Buttre. Some mounting remnants on verso, else fine.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
|
| |
| Realized $288 |
