Anderson, James Patton, 1822-1873 to Braxton Bragg

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GLC#
GLC05001
Type
Letters
Date
13 April 1864
Author/Creator
Anderson, James Patton, 1822-1873
Title
to Braxton Bragg
Place Written
Florida
Pagination
3 p. : address ; Height: 26.2 cm, Width: 21 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Anderson, commander of the District of Florida, writes to Bragg, now chief military advisor to President Davis. Anderson complains about the disorganization of his district and the difficulties of his job. Expresses surprise at the addition of 5,000-6,000 troops to the enemy force at Jacksonville, brought in his steamer and schooner. The enemy, centered at Jacksonville, numbers at least 15,000, he relates. He is disappointed that the army in his station has not been released to take part in active operations in Tennessee or Virginia. Discusses the resignation of General Thomas Carmichael Hindman. Marked "unofficial"; written in the field.

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