Gibson, Randall Lee, 1832-1892 to his sister Louisiana Gibson

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GLC#
GLC04501.024-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
25 July 1864
Author/Creator
Gibson, Randall Lee, 1832-1892
Title
to his sister Louisiana Gibson
Place Written
Atlanta, Georgia
Pagination
3 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 25 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Confidently predicts a Confederate victory against Sherman's army, which "will be driven back to the borders of the Ohio." His troops are stationed on Peach Tree Road, near the Atlanta railroad. The civilians have evacuated the town. "Louly" is Louisiana Gibson's nickname.

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