Mosby, John Singleton, 1833-1916 to Gaston
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01653 Author/Creator: Mosby, John Singleton, 1833-1916 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: October 2, 1904 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 25.5 cm, Width: 20.5 cm Order a Copy
Colonel Mosby, the former Confederate leader, describes a cordial meeting with President Theodore Roosevelt, the loss of his hat, boots, overcoat and cape in 1864, when captured by the 13th New York Cavalry, and the return of his hat. He discusses his desire for a photo of himself taken in December 1865. Letter written on Department of Justice stationary.
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