May 12, 2005 - Sale 2043

Sale 2043 - Lot 65

Price Realized: $ 632
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Estimate: $ 300 - $ 400
(CIVIL WAR.) ROSECRANS, W. S. Autograph Letter Signed, to General George H. Thomas, praising him on his victory against John Bell Hood in the Union defense of Nashville. 11/2 pages, single 4to sheet. Yellow Springs, OH, 27 December 1864
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". . . But wherever it may reach you it brings my warmest congratulations on your success over Hood. When asked about the 1st of Dec. what I thought of Hood's position I said his chances of success are 100 to 1 against him and at least two to one that he will be destroyed . . ."