War-date ALS of Confederate General Richard Ewell as Lieut. General.  He is sending his condolence on the death of Norman Smith – who used to be in the Black Horse Cavalry, then Scout and Guide for Ewell and finally rode with the “Grey Ghost”, John S. Mosby and was killed in action:
 

                                                                                                                        “Richmond, Va. 
                                                                                                                    Augst. 30th, 1864

                                                    I wish to testify to the bravery and zeal of Norman 
                                       Smith for a long time Private in the Black Horse company 
                                      but attached as Scout & Guide to my Head Quarters – Lieut. 
                                      in Mosby’s command when killed in action – One of many 
                                      sons of whom Fauquier may well be proud. 

                                                                                                R. S. Ewell 
                                                                                                Lieut. Genl. C. S. Army”

In the book Mosby’s Rangers, there are dozens of references to Norman Smith – he was not your common soldier but a real hero!  This letter with its Mosby connection should retail at $4,200-4,500.

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