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1st TEXAS INFANTRY D. K. RICE 1851 navy Colt. Civil War. Confederate. Inscribed
Guns International #: 102484145 Seller's Inventory #: Wm M. Rice Founder of Rice University.
Category: Collectibles - Civil War - Collectibles - Colt
Seller's Information
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Seller: CJY
Member Since: 12/8/10
State: Missouri
Country: United States
Number of Active Listings: 88
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: MONEY ORDERS CASHIER CHECKS PERSONAL CHECKS,CASH
Description:
D. K. Rice wrote his uncle a fabulous letter THE SHARPSBURG FIGHT. Founder of Rice University Wm M. Rice. Uncle to David K. Rice 1st Texas infantry. He served 1861-1865. In 1863 he led his company in action at Gettysburg in July. He was acting major of the regiment from September 1 1863, and took command at CHICKAMAUGA. HE WAS CAPTURED AND TAKEN TO General Rosecran. He refused to give any information. Captain Rice escaped but was unable to get back to his command for several weeks. TEXANS AT ANTIETAM. CAPTAIN RICE wrote a lengthy letter about the Battle of Antietam to his uncle, Wm. M. Rice. A good read, photo below. Captain Rice was wounded several times. Rice was sick in Richmond with pneumonia in the fall and winter of 1864 and was surrendered at Appomattox court house, Va on 9 April 1865.
CAPTAIN D. K. RICE
1st TEXAS INFANTRY.
Price: POR
Handgun Caliber: .36