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Colquitt, Alfred Holt, 1829-1894 to G.G. Grattan

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01879.01 Author/Creator: Colquitt, Alfred Holt, 1829-1894 Place Written: Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 July 1864 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 24.6 cm, Width: 20.8 cm Order a Copy

General Colquitt writes from near Petersburg, Virginia to Captain Grattan, a wounded soldier at Richmond, Virginia. Praises Grattan's qualities as a soldier, relates that others speak highly of Grattan. Expresses his wish that Grattan should not resign, and offers to recommend him to the position of assistant adjutant general on his staff. Offers Grattan sympathy, stating that the position of assistant adjutant "will require of you but little riding, exposure or active personal exertion... If you should find after awhile that you cannot go into the field in any capacity, or you be indisposed to do so in your maimed condition, it will be time enough then to take steps for your retirement." Mentions the names of other soldiers who were recently wounded, such as Sterling Turner, Jake, and Hugh. Relates that his wife and Major Morgan praise and express sympathy for Grattan. Fragile.

Colquitt, Alfred Holt, 1829-1894
Grattan, George Gilmer, 1839-1915

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