
Lot
2639
Confederacy, Ripley, Roswell, Brigadier General, C.S.A. Letter datelined "Fort Sumter, December 15th, 1864" written to "Lieut. Col. Roman, Assist. Inspector Genl. Div. of the West, Charleston So. Ca." from W.G. Ogier 1st. Lieut. Adjt. which reads, In accordance with instructions, I have the honor to make the following statement: It is my opinion that on the night of Octr. 8th Brig. Genl. Ripley when at this Post, tho to my knowledge he had been drinking, was not drunk, or in any way incapable of attending to his duties. I am unaware of anything in his conduct on that occasion prejudicial to good order and Military discipline., small piece of top left corner missing, Very Fine, a rare document. Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $350