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- GLC#
- GLC04024
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 11 April 1864
- Author/Creator
- Taylor, Richard, 1826-1879
- Title
- [Soldiers of the Army of Western Louisiana!]
- Place Written
- Mansfield, Louisiana
- Pagination
- 2 p. : Height: 31.6 cm, Width: 19.5 cm
- Primary time period
- Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
- Sub-Era
- The American Civil War
Congratulatory special order to his troops after two victorious battles. Praises his men extensively for their valor at the Battle of Mansfield, Louisiana on 8 April, and Pleasant Hill, Louisiana on 9 April. Lists prisoners taken and equipment captured. Rallies the men to stay strong as there is still more work to be done.
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