James A. Walker (1832-1901) Brigadier General, CSA (VA). Participated in 1862 Shenandoah Valley campaign, Seven Days campaign, Sharpsburg, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg (as commander of "Stonewall" Brigade), Virginia Overland campaign (WIA - "Mule Shoe"), Petersburg,  Ft. Stedman and Appomattox.

Autograph Letter Signed (ALS), 2 separate pages, 4to. pertaining to legal matter.

"Walker & Caldwell,

Wytheville, Virginia, July 25 1893

Jno. W. Robinson Esq.

Dear Sir

...I will wire you or phone you when the case will ... be reached.

                                                                                              Yours very truly

                                                                                              James A. Walker"

Interesting early mention of telephone use. Some aging, edge faults and two punch holes at the top (not affecting the text), otherwise fine.