Newspaper editor and fiery secessionist orator (1828-1919) who served as a general in the Civil War. Manuscript DS, signed “Roger A. Pryor,” one page, lightly lined, 7.75 x 5.25, December 2, 1862. Headed, “General Orders No. 1,” the document reads, in full: “In compliance with orders from Major General French, the undersigned assumes command of the forces on, and in the vicinity of the Blackwater River.” In very good condition, with creasing, a small hole, and paper loss to the lower right edge.
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