Union General and MOH Winner Theophilus F. Rodenbough Autograph Letter

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UNION GENERAL THEOPHILUS FRANCIS RODENBOUGH AUTOGRAPH LETTERTyped letter signed dated 6/16/1899 to New Jersey Adjutant General William S. Stryker congratulating him on an honor conferred on him by Princeton University and his works. Signed "T.F. Rodenbough"Measures 5" x 8"Theophilus Francis Rodenbough (November 5, 1838 - December 19, 1912) was born in Easton, Pennsylvania and was a Union Army officer during the American Civil War . He received America's highest military decoration the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Battle of Trevilian Station . After his retirement from the U.S. Army in 1870, he wrote several books about military historyOn March 27, 1861, shortly before the outbreak of the American Civil War , Rodenbough was appointed a second lieutenant in the 2nd U.S. Dragoons . [1] He was promoted to 1st lieutenant on May 14, 1861. [1] On August 3, 1861, Rodenbough was transferred to the 2d U.S. Cavalry Regiment as the 2nd US Dragoons were renamed the 2nd US Cavalry. [1] He was promoted to captain, U.S. Army, July 17, 1862. [1] Rodenbough was captured at the Battle of Second Bull Run on August 31, 1862 and exchanged on September 20, 1862. [1] He served in the campaigns of the Army of the Potomac , and as a Regular Army captain commanded the 2nd U.S. Cavalry during the Gettysburg Campaign . [1]Gettysburg CampaignA monument dedicated to the regulars of the United States Army who fought at Gettysburg includes Rodenbough. [2] The Gettysburg Campaign was a series of engagements before and after the Battle of Gettysburg . To better understand Rodenbough's role within the military organization, the following brief is providedThe Army of the Potomac was initially under Major General Joseph Hooker then under Major General George G. Meade on June 28, 1863. The Cavalry Corps was commanded by Major General Alfred Pleasonton , with divisions commanded by Brigadier Generals John Buford , David McM. Gregg , and H. Judson Kilpatrick Medal of HonorRodenbough received the Medal of Honor for his efforts in the June 11, 1864 Battle of Trevilian Station , Virginia, where he was wounded. [4] Rodebough lost his right arm in the Battle of Opequon , or Third Battle of Winchester, Virginia, on September 19, 1864. [1] He briefly served as colonel of the 18th Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry Regiment between April 29, 1865 and October 31, 1865. [1]Rodenbough was mustered out of the volunteer force on October 31, 1865. [1] On January 13, 1866, President Andrew Johnson nominated Rodenbough for appointment to the brevet grade of brigadier general of volunteers, to rank from March 13, 1865, and the U.S. Senate confirmed the appointment on March 12, 1866. [5] On July 28, 1866, Rodenbough was promoted to major, USA, and assigned to the 42nd U.S. Infantry Regiment. [1] On July 18, 1868, President Johnson nominated Rodenbough for appointment to the brevet grade of brigadier general, U.S. Army ( regular army ), to rank from March 13, 1865, and the U.S. Senate confirmed the appointment on July 18, 1868. [6] Rodenbough was unassigned after March 15, 1869. [1]Rodenbough retired in 1870 as a colonel . [1] Afterwards, he was occupied as an author and as an employee of the Soldiers' Home in Washington, D.C. , and in New York State .NO RESERVE!Terms of Sale: PLEASE READ!!1. Payment is due within 5 days of the close of this auction.2. Payment methods: All major credit cards & PayPal accepted.If using PayPal, we ship to confirmed addresses only ! It will only delay shipment of youritem if you do not have a confirmed address!3. Pennsylvania residents must add 6% sales tax.4. If you have any questions, please ask prior to bidding.5. All items are guaranteed authentic. COAs issued upon request. (Only for signed items)We are members of the UACC and Manuscript Society.You can buy with complete confidence.6. Buyer pays for shipping. (combine shipping for multiple items)PLEASE NOTE IF BIDDING OUTSIDE OF THE U.S. - WE ONLY SHIP THROUG... read more

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