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RUGGLES, Daniel (1810-1897). Confederate Brigadier General, West point graduate. He led Bragg’s First Division at Shiloh and caused the surprised Union General Prentiss to surrender. Commanded the Department of East Louisiana at Jackson, MS. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, Fredericksburg, VA, Oct. 28,1870. Ruggles writes to the Singer Manufacturing Co. in New York asking them if they have received his patent for the “Sewing Machine brake”. He continues to ask about rights and royalties. He also requests the return of the patent. Together with an A.L.S. from Samuel Moors to the singer Manufacturing Company sending them the patent at the request of Gen. Ruggles and asking to be advised of their interest. A note at the bottom of the letter in an unidentified hand states the company has no interest and the patent has no value to them. Interesting collection and of what the general was doing after the war. General Ruggles used a pen with a fine point and the writing is a bit light but very readable...................... $550.00
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