RARE Confederate Artillery Letter To Gen Ruggles From Inventor Of Williams Gun

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Here is a VERY RARE Original Civil War Dated Confederate letter. This letter was written to General Daniel Ruggles from D. R. Williams who was the inventor of the Confederate Williams gun. It has great content to a famous CS Artillery General concerning the making of a 2.25 inch Williams gun. The Gen Polk's mention just add to its historical content.
It is written on a heavy piece of what look like a ledger book page (see back) its in great condition with no rips, tears of separations.
It reads.
Richmond Va April 18th 1864
General Daniel Ruggles.
Dear Sir - Just as we were ready to put up the guns for your requisition, when a report comes from Genl. Polk's Hd Qrts that he does not want any more of the "odd size" guns, as the ammunition is troublesome. We were prepared and should have had your battery of large size guns ready by next month had it not been for this withdrawal by Genl. Polk. Thinking it probable that Hd Qrts did not consult you, and that Genl. Polk did not know the character of the gun, I have deemed it proper to inform you of the cause of the delay, so as to give time to get your requisition through the Commandant of the Department in time to get the first battery that is finished. We are making them 2.25 caliber - the same as the praised "Mountain Rifle" - and shooting the same ammunition; and will have them ready for service by the middle of May. Hoping that you may be successful in getting them all right.
I remain
Respectfully your Obt Servt
D R Williams
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