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Vanaernam, Henry (1819-1894) to my dearest Liz

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00653.05.01 Author/Creator: Vanaernam, Henry (1819-1894) Place Written: Atlanta, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 July 1864 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20.7 x 26 cm. Order a Copy

He describes a batttle in which they pushed the rebels back a mile and a half, but suffered severe losses. He makes a short list of casualties. The rebels want to save Atlanta but there are many changes in command making things difficult. Atlanta is crucial to the outcome of the war.

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