Lot 523
Hampton, Wade (1818-1902) Confederate war hero who restored the authority of white plantation owners in South Carolina following Reconstruction. Elected Governor of South Carolina in 1876, in large part due to systematic efforts to keep blacks from voting.
Autograph Letter Signed ("Wade Hampton"). Four pages, recto and verso, octavo, Columbia, South Carolina, January 4, 1867. To Reverend J. W. Jones. Mailing folds with ½" separation at right edge, age toning, minor foxing and minor soil, else very good condition.
A long letter dealing with Hampton's version of several battles, here he mentions Generals Lee, Warren, Sheridan, Hill and Fitz-Lee as he writes in response to Jones' effort to: "…make to give a sketch of my career." In part: "…I feel solicitous as to the statement in regard to Hill's movement against Warren, for it is from materials such as you are here giving to the public that the historian will collect his data. I did not wish therefore to appear as having led to the failure to destroy Warron in the decision referred to. For Genl. Hill I had a warm regard and some of the handsomest successes of my command were gained where we were acting in conjunction with him. I would therefore do nothing to detract from the fame of a soldier who gave his life to our cause…I need only repeat to you what Genl. Lee said to me, on our return from that expedition, 'I feel satisfied that the cavalry did all that they could have done.'…My division had between 2800-3000 men & lost 1700. While Sheridan had 9000…I feel gratified however that one fact remains which is that in 17 fights & many skirmishes during the last campaign, my men enabled to to say that they were not once defeated…"
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500.
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