Longstreet, James, 1821-1904 to Thomas C. Hindman

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GLC#
GLC00941
Type
Letters
Date
September 20, 1863
Author/Creator
Longstreet, James, 1821-1904
Title
to Thomas C. Hindman
Place Written
Chickamauga, Georgia
Pagination
2 p. : envelope Height: 19 cm, Width: 12 cm
Language
English
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Writing in pencil, General Longstreet, commander of troops at Chickamauga, commends General Hindman on his troops' performance that day in battle. He instructs Hindman to "give them every encouragement and collect them as quick as you can." Referring to General Braxton Bragg, he writes "I have sent to Genl Bragg to ask him to send a Dvn to take your place When it reaches you you can retire to the road and prepare to renew the battle tomorrow." Envelope states "Kept and reserved by Maj. John C. Palmer staff officer of Gen. Hindmans now the property of Maj Palmers Grandson A. J. Gannon."

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