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- GLC#
- GLC04378
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 7 November 1864
- Author/Creator
- Sheridan, Philip Henry, 1831-1888
- Title
- to Oliver Edwards
- Place Written
- s.l.
- Pagination
- 2 p. : docket ; Height: 25.3 cm, Width: 20.5 cm
- Primary time period
- Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
- Sub-Era
- The American Civil War
Sheridan, commander of the Army of the Shenandoah, discusses troop movement with Colonel Edwards, in charge of troops at Winchester, Virginia. Relates that forces were ordered from New Creek to Moorefield, and from Cumberland to Wardensville (all in Virginia or West Virginia). Reports on other troop movement, including the gathering of a large cavalry force on the East side of Blue Ridge. Writes "Should you be attacked by Cavalry, you must whip it, if you can...as you turn line to Harpers Ferry..."
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