Trobriand, Régis de (1816-1897) to John Titcomb Sprague
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02458.06 Author/Creator: Trobriand, Régis de (1816-1897) Place Written: Belleplaine, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: April 10, 1863 Pagination: 1 p. ; 23.5 x 18.5 cm. + 1 engraving ; b&w ; 23.6 x 15.3 cm. Order a Copy
Colonel Regis de Trobriand, Commanding 38th New York Volunteers, writes from his camp near Belleplaine, Virginia, to New York Adjutant General John Titcomb Sprague (1810-1878). He requests that New York Governor Horatio Seymour confirm his appointment of 1st Lieutenant John Mac'E. Hyde as his new adjutant general. One bust engraving of Trobriand included as collateral.
Born in France, married a U.S. heiress. Poet, novelist, lawyer, and duelist active in military affairs. Held regimental, brigade, and division commands in Williamsburg, Fredericksburg, and Chancellorsville. Fought at Gettysburg and in the Bristoe and Mine Run campaigns before being mustered out 21 November 1863. Commissioned as a brigadier general and returned to command the 2nd Corps. Served on the frontier and on Reconstruction duty.
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