1965 Texas in the Civil War 1861-65 Brig Gen Marcus Wright; Col Harold Simpson

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“Texas in the War 1861-1865,” by Brig. Gen. Marcus J Wright, with added material by Col Harold B. Simpson, 1965, Hill Junior College Press, hardback, 246 pp, signed and inscribed by Simpson on the half-title page. From CSA Brigadier General Marcus Wright’s manuscript lost for many years in the Texas State Archives. In the 1890s, the author sold his typewritten manuscript to Texas Senator Charles A. Culberson, with the understanding that it was to be published. However it was never published and in 1912 Senator Culberson deposited the manuscript in the Texas Archives, where it remained until its publication in 1965. The work is a long compilation of Texas units and organizations in the Confederate service. This work was edited and additional notes were added by Col. Harold B. Simpson, noted Texas Civil War historian. Light to moderate staining wear to book cover; no dust jacket. Please see our other eBay auctions with books on Texas (Texana); we will combine shipping when we can, but please do not pay until you receive our combined invoice. NO LOCAL PICKUPS. We try to give an accurate description of any condition issues, provide photos, and welcome questions. Please ask all questions before the end of the auction. If you have purchased multiple items please wait for my invoice before paying; I can combine shipping on most items and save you on shipping costs. We don’t give partial refunds, so if an item does not meet your expectations please contact us within three days of item’s arrival to arrange return and a full refund. Any yellow and/or white blob in the picture is a reflection of the flash and overhead lights. Please email if you want higher resolution photos or scans. Shipping includes Delivery Confirmation. Payment must be received within 4 days of the end of the auction. I will contact the successful bidder at the end of the auction with shipment cost and payment quotes. We will not make copies of photos, books, or other paper items before or after the item is sold.