Parrott, John A. to sister
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03858.01.05 Author/Creator: Parrott, John A. Place Written: Stevenson, Alabama Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 July 1862 Pagination: 2 p ; 25.8 x 20.3 cm Order a Copy
sister [Sophia Parrott] He is camped near the junction of the Nashville, Chattanooga, Memphis, and Charleston Rail Road. "[T]he Army is being divided up and distributed over the country to guard the Points already in our possession" because "there are Guerrilla Parties all through the country" and 'it will be necessary to put a stop to such work before the main Army can advance any farther with safety." He believes that it is "safe to conclude that active operations have ceased" and they will have a chance to recruit men for the regiments. Signed with the rank of Captain.
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