Letter, 1863.

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Letter, 1863.

Letter is from Rutledge, describing the skirmish at Cunningham's Bluff, S.C., the participation of his cavalry regiment, and the defense of the area.

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Rutledge, Benjamin Huger, 1828-1893

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Lawyer, politician, and Confederate officer of the 4th regiment, S.C. Cavalry. From the description of Letter, 1863. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 36635466 South Carolina attorney, state representative, and Confederate officer. Benjamin Huger Rutledge was born in Stateburg, S.C., and in 1858 married Eleanor Marian Middleton. That same year he was chosen captain of the Charleston Light Dragoons. During the Civil War, Rutledge obtained the rank of colonel. Aft...