Schurz, Carl (1829-1906) to Alfred Howe Terry
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02094 Author/Creator: Schurz, Carl (1829-1906) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 June 1865 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 25 x 19.6 cm. Order a Copy
Lengthy letter describing the war-time sacrifices of Erhandz Richter, a Richmond brewer, presumably of German origin, who sacrificed his fortune and risked his family to serve in the Union Army. Schurz pleads Richter's cause with the commander of the Dept. of Virginia, asking him to assist Richter in returning to his business, which had been sold off by his partners, who were Confederate sympathizers. With a docket on the verso from Head Quarters in Richmond concerning action to be taken about Richter and his brewery.
Schurz was a German refugee who supported Lincoln. He commanded troops as a brigadier general and chief of staff. After participation at Shenandoah, Bull Run, Gettysburg, and Chattanooga, he retired on 6 May 1865.
Terry was named a brigadier general, active in operations at Charleston, Richmond, and North Carolina. He was awarded the Thanks of Congress award on 24 January 1865.
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