Longstreet, James, 1821-1904
Dates
- Existence: 1821 - 1904
Biography
James Longstreet (January 8, 1821 – January 2, 1904) was one of the foremost Confederate generals of the American Civil War and the principal subordinate to General Robert E. Lee, who called him his "Old War Horse". He served under Lee as a corps commander for most of the battles fought by the Army of Northern Virginia in the Eastern Theater, and briefly with Braxton Bragg in the Army of Tennessee in the Western Theater.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
James Longstreet letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 857520
Mss 857520
Date(s):
1857-09-20
Scope and Contents
Letter from James Longstreet in Fort Bliss, Texas to Col. Samuel Cooper in which he transmits recruiting account for 1st quarter. Countersigned by Edward D. Townsend as Assistant Adj. Gen. Enclosure lacking. Three signatures on slips of paper filed with letter.