3 November 1864
Upton, Emory, 1839-1881
Autograph letter signed
Title: to Oliver Edwards
General Upton intends to do all he can for Edwards, who did not receive promotion to the rank of general. Writes, "...it has been your misfortune to have performed your bravest deeds unwitnessed by a superior officer but justice must and will be rendered you your promotion should go back to May 12th, for what you did on that day, of which I was a personal witness; but aside from all that Winchester alone entitles you to promotion. I shall never forget how beautifully you brought your noble Brigade forward..." Promises to inform General Philip Sheridan, commanding Army of the Shenandoah and…
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