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Asboth, Alexander S. (1811-1868) to Charles S. Hamilton

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02458.01 Author/Creator: Asboth, Alexander S. (1811-1868) Place Written: Rienzi, Mississippi Type: Letter signed Date: July 7, 1862 Pagination: 1 p. ; 25 x 20 cm. + 1 engraving ; b&w ; 25 x 17.2 cm. Order a Copy

Inquires "whether the new road, called the Prince road running from Corinth across the Jacinto road is in a practicable condition for the Transportation of Trains." Discusses the position of his cavalry companies. Believes "My Company is ready," but worries about "my right flank, in the rear of Rienzi as a weak point." One bust engraving of Asboth included as collateral.

Asboth, Alexander Sandor, 1811-1868
Hamilton, Charles Smith, 1822-1891

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