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Captain Richard Henry Carter of Glen Welby, Fauquier, Virginia had a career as a Planter and Member of Virginia's House of Delegates. When the War broke out he raised company of volunteers for the 8th Virginia Infantry and was made captain. Captain Carter and Company B, served the entire War. Despite his wounds suffered at the Battle of Gettysburg, ended the War as Major Carter serving on General Lee's staff at Appomattox Court House. Two of his brothers were also commissioned -Winston Carter (17th Virginia killed at Williamsburg, 1862) and William Fitzhugh. Two of his sons also served both with the 8th Virginia- Captain Edward Carter severely wounded and captured at Gettysburg), and Alexander Carter. The 8th Virginia saw a lot of combat wth heavy casualties at First Manasssas Gaines Mill and Pickett's Charge Gettysburg where they suffered 80% casualties. An Original Letter from Richard Carter at "Glen Welby , Fauquier Co" to J M Orr at Leesburg, Virginia re a legal action. 1p 8 x 11" on blue paper, Minor edge wear, a small erasable pencil notation, Overall Excellent Condition.comes with service info.
Welcome to my store. Iam a specialist in early American Military & Historical items, especiallyAmerican Civil War ephemera- letters, military & historic documentsincluding broadsides, commissions,General Orders and other imprints.I have been collecting and selling original American Civil War & USMilitary memorabilia for 35 years
My customers have included someof the leading names in collecting and selling American History items, as wellwas as a wide range of novice & advanced collectors in addition to some 30 USfederal, state, public and private university & municipal museums andlibraries.All items are unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic and in the conditionas described.
I am a longtime member of theCompany of Military Historians, the New England Antique Arms Association, theEphemera Society of America & the Civil War Veterans Historical Assn.
I SELL ONLY ORIGINAL ITEMS, AND HAVEBEEN A PROFESSIONAL FULL TIME SELLER OF ANTIQUE HISTORICAL ITEMS SINCE 1980.PLEASE SEE MY store FOR OTHER LISTINGS.
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