Papers, 1861-1863.

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Papers, 1861-1863.

This addition to the Jeb Stuart Papers includes the following: General Order no. 14 issued under Stuart's order and signed by Heros von Bourke; an announcement of the death of Captain Redmond Burke at Shepherdstown, Va.; letters to Major Martin concerning cavalry operations in Va.; and a number of letters to Stuart's wife, Flora, in Wytheville, Va. One group of letters to her is from Harper's Ferry and concerns men and arms for an upcoming battle. Others discuss the Union troops' advance, Stuart's advancement in the C.S.A., his concern for his wife's well-being, and efforts to arrange for her a visit to his camp. One holograph message from Stuart states that General Jackson wishes to see Rufus Barringer.

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