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Lloyd Tilghman and Mansfield Lovell

Lloyd Tilghman and Mansfield Lovell

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Lloyd Tilghman and Mansfield Lovell

Tilghman was a Confederate general who was killed on May 16, 1863, at the Battle of Champion Hill. Lovell (1822–1884) was a major general who was falsely criticized for allowing New Orleans to fall to the Union. Two endorsements at the conclusion of a manuscript DS, one lightly-lined page, both sides, 7.75 x 10, no date. Document provides a “list of men belonging to Col. Baker’s Ala. Regt that are now serving in other commands.” Endorsed at the conclusion, “Respectfully frwd. with request that order be issued to secure the return of these men…Ll Tilghman, Brig Genl,” and “Respfy forwarded to Hd Qurs…with the request that these men be ordered to their regiments…M. Lovell.” In very good condition, with partial separations to horizontal folds, and scattered toning. RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #424 - Ended March 12, 2014