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Peyster, John Watts de (1821-1907) Nashville. The decisive battle of the rebellion

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00267.290 Author/Creator: Peyster, John Watts de (1821-1907) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Pamphlet Date: 4 January 1876 Pagination: 1 v. : 14 p. ; 22.8 x 14.8 cm. Order a Copy

Address delivered before the annual meeting of the New-York Historical Society by Major General dePeyster. Part of a paragraph on page 4 is crossed out, but still legible. Also a sentence on page 6 is crossed out, but still legible. Gives an account of the build-up to the Battle of Nashville, as well as the battle itself. Originally wrappers and stab stich binding. Speaks positively about Union Major General George H. Thomas.

Peyster, John Watts de, 1821-1907

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