CIVIL War Fort Stedman Virginia Picket Report Petersburg Irish Brigade

  
Captain John M Deane, 29th Massachusetts was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for defending Fort Stedman during Lee's last Confederate Assault of March 25, 1865. The time when they are most needed.

Confederate scouts spotted the disrepair and the poor performance of the Union pickets, inducing General Lee to launch his last Offensive on the Fort Stedman line 4 days later in preparation for the evacuation of Richmond. Captain Deane's retained copy letter is acknowledged as received by 59th Massachusetts Captain Joseph Church. This letter was the personal copy of Captain Deane and came from his estate.

Captain John M Deane, 29th Massachusetts was a notable combat combat, 1p 8 x 11 ink. General Orders and other imprints. All items are unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic and in the condition as described.

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