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Stuart, James to: F. W. Stuart.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06268.11 Author/Creator: Stuart, James Place Written: Mill Creek Gap, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1864/5/11 Pagination: 4 p. Order a Copy

Has been in battle for 9 days. He is in the reserve today. Writes that things seem "favorable" on his side. Mentions the people who were killed and wounded. He hopes that his group is successful.

Stuart, James

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