Written on “Confederate States of America, War Department” stationary, Secretary of War, James A. Seddon, writes to South Carolina Governor M. L. Bonham sending him a copy of “Special Order No. 91”… which we also have and include in this lot. These two documents establish South Carolina’s Roll of Honor.
Transcription of Special Order No. 91:
“Special Order No. 91: Wm. B. Johnston having been appointedby the General Assembly of South Carolina as Agent for the
collection and Record, for deposit for State Archives, of the
names of the gallant sons of South Carolina, who have, from
whatever cause, fallen in their country’s defense; Commanding
Officers of armies in which South Carolina troops may be serving
are requested to afford him such facilities in the discharge of his
duties as may not conflict with the interests of the service. – By
command of the Secretary of War John M. Rieby, Assistant
Adjutant General”
Transcription of Seddon’s Letter:
Confederate States of America,
War Department
Richmond, VA. April 21st 1864
His Excellency M. L. Bonham,
Governor of S. C.
Columbia S.C.
Sir
I have the honor to invite
your attention to the enclosed copy if an
Extract from Special Orders No. 91 issued
from the Adjt. And Insp. Genl’s Office, in
reference to Wm. B. Johnston, appointed
by the General Assembly of S.C. as Agent
for the collection, and record of the names
of the gallant sons of S.C. who have fallen
in their country’s defense.
Very Respectfully
Your Obdt. Servt.
James A. Seddon
Secretary of War
Together these two documents make a tremendous display... especially if place with photos or other documents of some of South Carolina’s “Fallen Heroes”! The Seddon letter is written on browned Confederate paper 5 by 8 inches, while the Special Order document is 8 by 10 inches. Both pieces have some staining, but are clearly read and excellent for display! A wonderful historic pair!
#HC33 - Price $795
