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- GLC#
- GLC00908
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- August 24, 1864
- Author/Creator
- Gilmer, Jeremy Francis, 1818-1883
- Title
- to Victor von Sheliha
- Place Written
- Richmond, Virginia
- Pagination
- 4 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 13 cm
- Language
- English
- Primary time period
- Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
- Sub-Era
- The American Civil War
Letter marked unofficial. Gilmer writes as Confederate Major General about Lieutenant Colonel Sheliha's resignation and his appointment of a successor. He believes that it is unfortunate that Sheliha is resigning while Mobile, Alabama is besieged by Federal forces. "This is a serious step for any officer to take in the present condition of our affairs - and I regret that you should have thought it proper to take it ... even while the Enemy was knocking at the doors of Mobile ... " He explains that it was absolutely necessary to appoint a replacement immediately, " ... one who would struggle against her [Mobile's] besiegers steadfastly and under all circumstances - Harmony was essential." He assures Sheliha that this immediate replacement was done out of necessity and does not reflect on Sheliha's past services, which are appreciated. Letter written on letterhead from the Confederate States of America War Department, Engineer Bureau.
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