^#1877 ^Lot 1937 William Barksdale

Confederate general. A staunch secessionist, he was mortally wounded during the Battle of Gettysburg while leading his brigade’s attack on Union forces not far from Cemetery Ridge. Rare war-dated manuscript receipt, signed “W. Barksdale, Qm. Genl.,” one lined page, 7.5 x 3, May 4, 1861. “Rec’d of Brig. Genl R. Griffith this 4th May 1861 at Corinth in the state of Missi. the sum of Six hundred & Seventy Nine 85/100 Dollars (on account of clothing for the Army of Missi) For which I am accountable, Signed in Duplicate.” In fine condition, with trimmed edges. Just three days prior to writing this receipt, Barksdale was appointed colonel of the 13th Mississippi Infantry, which he would lead into the First Battle of Bull Run.