Ruggles, Daniel (1810-1897) to M. Jeff Thompson
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00057 Author/Creator: Ruggles, Daniel (1810-1897) Place Written: Port Hudson, Louisiana Type: Autograph document signed Date: 21 August 1862 Pagination: 1 p. ; 23 x 18 cm. Order a Copy
Orders Thompson to repair bridges and railroads and speculates Union forces may soon evacuate Baton Rouge.
M. Jeff Thompson was a brigadier general in the Missouri State Guard. Nicknamed the "Swamp Fox of the Confederacy" because he and his men the "Swamp Rats" patrolled a marshy area near St. Louis.
Port Hudson, La.
Aug. 21st, 1862
To Brig. General Jeff Thompson
[illegible], La.
Take measures to rebuild the Main shore Bridges and repair the R.R. Apply to Major Ramsey, [illegible]. Let me know the condition of things by Telegram [struck: at this] to [Chisteen], La.
Reported that the Enemy is evacuating Baton Rouge.
Put [strikeout] your Scouts well forward towards the Mississippi to encourage resistance.
Daniel Ruggles
Brig. General Confedcy
[docket]
17/34.
Port. Hudson
Augt. 21 1862
Telegram to
Genl Jeff Thompson
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