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Re: John B. Villepigue
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Interesting fellow. His death was unfortunate and untimely.

Bragg mysteriously wrote Van Dorn that he was about to lose Villepigue from his command, but that did not happen. Anyone have any ideas as to what Bragg was referring to? Bragg's comment was made about 3 months before Villepigue died at [or en route to] Port Hudson.

excerpted from the Official Records--
8/11 HQ Dept 2, Chattanooga. Bragg to Van Dorn. In view of the operations from here it is very desirable to press the enemy closely in West Tennessee...........................................
It is with deep regret I see you lose General Villepigue, as I consider him equal to any officer in our service.
Brigadier-General Duncan, and perhaps others, exchanged, will soon be with us, when you shall be attended to.

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