Steedman, James B. (1817-1883) to A. T. Goodman
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02462.23 Author/Creator: Steedman, James B. (1817-1883) Place Written: Chattanooga, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 October 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 25 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Steedman, a hero of Chickamauga, describes the battle, which he claims as a Union victory. The Union forces suffered heavy losses and were forced to retreat, but Steedman nonetheless claims a "brilliant victory" for the Union, considering the circumstances. Also says the soldiers have great confidence in General Rosecrans, their commander. The name of Gordon Granger, a Union Major General and one of the heroes of the battle, is written on the docket, perhaps a signature.
James B. Steedman was a Union General of volunteers. Later served as military governor of Georgia and collector of the port of New Orleans.
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