Meigs, Montgomery C. (Montgomery Cunningham), 1816-1892 to Edwin M. Stanton
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01504.02.12 Author/Creator: Meigs, Montgomery C. (Montgomery Cunningham), 1816-1892 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Typed letter Date: April 21, 1866 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 25.9 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy
Typed and signed as a true copy by Albert L. Mills as First Lieutenant and Adjutant First Cavalry. Meigs, United States Quartermaster General, recounts that General Brisbin and a small squad of recruits made "great efforts to rally the retreating and disorganized soldiers on the road near Centerville on the night of the first battle of Bull Run." Declares that he "was so much pleased with [Brisbin's] conduct that [he] mentioned it to the Secretary of War, who promoted him." States that he has not been familiar with Brisbin's service since that time, but is confident that Brisbin will be able to produce a record of his services. Writes, "Of his patriotism and gallantry he has given abundant proof." These typewritten copies date to circa 1887-1891 based on Mill's rank and assignment at the time.
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