Ruggles, Daniel (1810-1897) [Note to be telegramed to Pierre G. T. Beauregard]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04057.02 Author/Creator: Ruggles, Daniel (1810-1897) Place Written: Grenada, Mississippi Type: Autograph document signed Date: 17 June 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 20.3 x 12.6 cm. Order a Copy
Informs Beauregard that "Col. Shelby reports the Enemy in considerable force at Holly Springs." While the Western front was relatively quiet at this time, Holly Springs would be the site of a major battle in September.
Daniel Ruggles was a Confederate brigadier general.
To General Beauregard
Tupello, Miss.
Col. Shelby report the Enemy [struck: at] in considerable force at Holly Springs.
Daniel Ruggles
Brig. Genl CSO
Grenada
June 17 -
[docket]
Grenada Miss
June 17th 1862
Telegram to
Genl. Beauregard
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