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Bragg, Braxton (1817-1876) to Phillip Dale Roddey

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03788 Author/Creator: Bragg, Braxton (1817-1876) Place Written: Shelbyville, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 May 1863 Pagination: 1 p. ; 11.5 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy

General Bragg, commander of the Army of Tennessee, writes "Enemy reported sending troop from Corinth to Grant." Requests Roddy to verify the information and report back as soon as possible.

Shelbyville, 26. May. 1863.
Col. P.D. Roddy
Tuscumbia,
Enemy reported sending troops from Corinth to Grant. feel him, ascertain fact, and report.
Braxton Bragg.

Bragg, Braxton, 1817-1876
Roddey, Phillip Dale, fl. 1863

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