(CIVIL WAR) EMORY WILLIAM H Autograph Letter Signed

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(CIVIL WAR.) EMORY, WILLIAM H. Autograph Letter Signed, to Colonel Taylor, regarding the murder of Lieutenant Meigs, writing that a detective has just informed him that Meigs was killed by an Alabama soldier in Roper's command. 1 page, folded 8vo sheet with integral blank. Cumberland, 21 September [1865?]

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In retaliation for the killing of John Rodgers Meigs (which at the time was believed to have been unprovoked) Sheridan ordered towns in Virginia to be burned. The entire episode triggered a fair amount of controversy. This letter is of interest also for its information regarding a secret service agent.