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Longstreet, James (1821-1904) to Thomas C. Hindman

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00941 Author/Creator: Longstreet, James (1821-1904) Place Written: Chickamauga, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 September 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope ; 19 x 12 cm. Order a Copy

Writing in pencil, General Longstreet, commander of troops at Chickamauga, commends General Hindman on his troops' performance that day in battle. Instructs Hindman to "give them every encouragement and collect them as quick as you can." Referring to General Braxton Bragg, writes "I have sent to Genl Bragg to ask him to send a Dvn to take your place When it reaches you you can retire to the road and prepare to renew the battle tomorrow." Envelope states "Kept and reserved by Maj. John C. Palmer staff officer of Gen. Hindmans now the property of Maj Palmers Grandson A. J. Gannon."

The Battle of Chickamauga lasted from 18-20 of September 1863, and resulted in a Confederate victory.

Longstreet, James, 1821-1904
Hindman, Thomas Carmichael, 1828-1868
Bragg, Braxton, 1817-1876
Palmer, John C., fl. 1863

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