John S. Mosby letter to E. B. Treat and Co. [manuscript], 1867 April 4.

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John S. Mosby letter to E. B. Treat and Co. [manuscript], 1867 April 4.

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In a brief note to te publishing firm E. B. Treat & Co., Mosby praises John Esten Cooke's "Wearing of the gray" noting that he can testify, as an eyewitness, to the "truth and fidelity" of the scenes.

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Cooke, John Esten, 1783-1853

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E. B. Treat & Co.,

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Mosby, John Singleton, 1833-1916

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John Singleton Mosby (1833-1916) of Powhatan County, Va., was a lawyer and Confederate officer. Mosby was educated at the University of Virginia and worked as a lawyer in Washington County, Va., prior to the Civil War. In 1861, Mosby enlisted in the 1st Virginia Cavalry. He was eventually promoted to colonel and led the 43rd Battalion, 1st Virginia Cavalry. After the war Mosby returned to practicing law in Warrenton, Va., and San Francisco, Calif. He also served at the United States Consul in Ho...