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[Civil War]. Simon B. Buckner Autograph Letter Signed ("S.B. Buckner Inspector General") Comprising an Order to Enforce Kentuc...
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[Civil War]. Simon B. Buckner Autograph Letter Signed ("S.B. Buckner Inspector General") Comprising an Order to Enforce Kentucky's Neutrality. Two pages of a bifolium, 9.75" x 7.5", Headquarters of the Kentucky State Guard, Paducah; June 15, 1861. Confederate General Buckner writes to Colonel Lloyd Tilghman (later general) with orders to enforce neutrality in Kentucky: "The Commander-in Chief directs that you call into service of the State as soon as practicable Six Companies of the State guard, Four of infantry, One of Artillery, and one of Cavalry. You will station these Companies for the present in the vicinity of Columbus, Ky - Amongst these companies it is desirable that the Company of Capt. Lyon be included - and if practicable the company at Columbus. You will assume command of this force in person. Its general objects will be to carry out the obligations of Neutrality which the state has assumed in the contest now impending on our borders. Your attention will be specially directed towards restraining our own citizen from acts of lawless aggression..." Docketed.Simon B. Buckner (1823-1914) was a decorated American soldier throughout his life. He was an instructor at his alma mater, West Point, at the outbreak of the Mexican-American War. He enlisted quickly and served in many critical engagements, rising through the ranks and securing high honors. Between times of conflict, he continued to be highly regarded throughout his diverse pursuits; he was ultimately appointed Inspector General of Kentucky in 1861, just before the outbreak of the Civil War. It was in this capacity Buckner penned this letter, defending the state's original neutrality in the war. Interestingly, he was twice offered a commission with the Union Army but ultimately accepted a commission as brigadier general in the Confederate States Army. Buckner was followed by the bulk of the men he had commanded in the state militia. Though he ultimately stood to surrender Fort Donelson, allowing Generals Floyd and Pillow to escape, his long history and friendship with General Ulysses S. Grant meant the meeting was cordial if embarrassing. After a short time in Union Prison, he was exchanged and given a new command. His logic and strategy kept him alive through the remainder of the war; afterward, he became Governor of Kentucky and remained active in politics until the end of his life in 1914.
Condition: Window mounted. Toned and creased along old folds. Light scattered soiling. Small puncture mark and effaced pencil notation to the top left corner.
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