Linthion, C. S. (fl. 1863) to James A. Washington
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02233.20 Author/Creator: Linthion, C. S. (fl. 1863) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 April 1863 Pagination: 1 p : docket : envelope ; 25 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy
General Richard B. Garnett has ordered that Wortham's battalion move its position and await further orders. At bottom is an autograph note signed by Washington, to Wortham, reading "I will wait for you here. Come as quickly as possible. No news." Written two miles outside of Washington, D.C. After receiving the note, Washington forwarded it to Wortham, and added his note at the bottom.
James A. Washington was a Colonel in the Fiftieth North Carolina Infantry, in command of George Wortham, ranking just above him. General Richard B. Garnett would be killed exactly three months later while commanding at Pickett's charge.
James A. Washington was a Colonel in the Fiftieth North Carolina Infantry, in command of George Wortham, ranking just above him.
Hd Qu. Garnetts Command
2 Miles from Washington
April 4th 1863
Colonel
The Genl. directs that you with your Lt. Col. Wortham with his battalion from Rawls Mill to rejoin you and that you leave two companies with the piece of artillery you have at your present position to move that Road and proceed with the remainder of your Command to some good camping ground on the Washington & Jamesville? Road about 2 or 3 Miles from this point. Where you will encamp & await marching orders.
Very respectfully
? Off. Sert.
[illegible]
Col. J. A. Washington
? 50th W. C. R.
Hdqu 50th V Regt
Apl 4th 186Lt. Col. Wortham
I will wait for you here. Come as quickly as possible. No news.
Yours &c
J. A. Washington
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