Letter from C. A. De Russy to George M. Edgar

Scope and content:

Written from near Harrisonburg, Virginia. The letter commends Edgar for the assistance rendered by his battalion at the Battle of New Market on May 15, 1864.

Other descriptive data:

Head Quarters Wharton's Brigade
Near Harrisonburg May 17th 64

Lt. Col. Edgar
Com. [Commander] of Battalion

Col.
I am directed by Brigadier General Wharton to offer you his sincere thanks for the prompt and efficient assistance, which you rendered his Brigade, on the 15th inst.[Battle of New Market] He further requests you to tender his heartfelt thanks to your heroic officers and gallant men for their courageous conduct and spirited bearing on the same occasion.
I am, Col., Very Respectfully,
Your Obt. Svt. [Obedient Servant]
C. A. De Russy

Subjects:

New Market, Battle of, New Market, Va., 1864
Confederate States of America. Army—Virginia Infantry Battalion, 26th
Correspondence

Names:

Edgar, George M. (George Mathews), 1837-1913
Edgar, George M. (George Mathews), 1837-1913

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