Nov 26, 2013 - Sale 2333

Sale 2333 - Lot 5

Price Realized: $ 1,375
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Estimate: $ 700 - $ 1,000
(CIVIL WAR.) SCOTT, WINFIELD. Autograph Letter Signed, to Gen. Benjamin F. Butler, ordering him to defend Annapolis and the railroad between that city and Washington, noting the places the enemy is likely to target, arranging for provision of the troops, and requesting that spare troops be sent to Washington as soon as possible. 3 pages, 8vo, written on a folded sheet; short closed separations at folds. "Head Qrs. of the Army / Washington," 25 April 1861
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"If this letter should find you not too far this side of Annapolis, I will ask you to consider yourself, for a time, as the commander of that city & retain a competent force to hold it. Next I wish you to select a regiment . . . & string it, at convenient distances, all along the rail-road by the Junction & towards this city . . . to protect the road--its rails, bridges & cars--so as to keep the communication open for troops & travellers between Annapolis & Washington . . . .
"Send to this place all the spare troops from Annapolis as fast as you may find means of transportation; & report often."