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Anderson, Richard Heron (1821-1879) to General William Mahone

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02459.01 Author/Creator: Anderson, Richard Heron (1821-1879) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 31 July 1863 Pagination: 1 p. ; 24.7 x 19.7 cm. Order a Copy

General Anderson remarks, "I have read with great satisfaction your very excellent refutation of the accusations of 'A' & 'P.W.A.' Nothing can be added I think, to strengthen or improve it..." Contains some water stains.

Anderson, Richard Heron, 1821-1879
Mahone, William, 1826-1895

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