Lot 197
Bragg, Braxton. Letter Signed "Braxton Bragg / Genl." as military advisor to Jefferson Davis, on "Head Quarters Armies Confederate States" letterhead, one page, 10¼" x 7¾", Richmond, 29 Aug. 1864. To Lt. Gen. Jubal A. Early, regarding changes suggested by Maj. Gen. (Robert) Ransom to "improve the discipline & increase the efficiency" of the cavalry Ransom had commanded under Early. Bragg sends a copy of Ransom's report (not included) for Early's suggestions. In part: "…A part of the Command was…under Maj. Gen. Breckinridge, he may be even better acquainted than yourself with its personnel. I therefore advise you to obtain an expression of his opinion also….It is feared that too radical a change may produce dissatisfaction in those commands raised mostly in the Country now held by the Enemy, and cause many desertions. At the same time it is felt that some stringent measures are necessary to secure discipline & prevent disaster." Excellent content. The letter has fold splits, edge tears and marks from old tape repairs, and wrinkling, the latter only affecting Bragg's large signature. Matted with an original carte-de-visite photograph of Gen. Bragg and archivally framed with Tru-vue conservation glass to an overall size of 18" x 20".
Estimated Value $1,700 - 2,000.
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