^#1876 ^Lot 1936 James J. Archer and Charles G. Harker

Archer was a colonel of the 5th Texas, commanding the Texas brigade. After the Battle of Seven Pines, he was promoted to Brigadier General and assigned to A. P. Hill’s division. He is remembered for his leadership in the ‘Light Division,’ his efforts at Gaines Mill, the Manassas campaign, the capture of Harper’s Ferry and the Battle of Antietam. Harker was a Confederate colonel, serving at Shiloh, the siege of Corinth, and at Stones River, where he earned the promotion to brigadier general. He was mortally wounded on the battlefield at Kennesaw Mountain. Manuscript DS, signed “J. J. Archer,” and “C. G. Harker,” one lined page, 15.75 x 9.5, September 30, 1859. “Roll of New Commissioned Officers and Privates employed on extra duty as Mechanics and Laborers in the field on the…N.W.B. Com. during the month of Sept. 1859,” listing three privates, their companies and ranks, terms of service, and their rate of pay. Intersecting fold, two trivial surface marks, and pencil notations on the reverse, otherwise fine condition.