Ruggles, Daniel (1810-1897) [Note to be telegramed to Pierre G. T. Beauregard]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04057.01 Author/Creator: Ruggles, Daniel (1810-1897) Place Written: Grenada, Mississippi Type: Autograph document signed Date: 16 June 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 20.3 x 12.6 cm. Order a Copy
Reports that "It is important to secure the plantation boats on both banks of the Mississippi. Shall I have it secure so as to prevent their destruction by the enemy?"
Daniel Ruggles was a Confederate brigadier general.
To General Beauregard
Tupello, Miss.
It is important to Secure the plantation boats on both banks of the Mississippi.
Shall I have it secure so as to prevent [inserted: their] destruction by the enemy?
Daniel Ruggles
Brig. General.
Grenada
June 16
[docket]
Grenada Miss
June 16th 1862
Telegram to
Genl Beauregard
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