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Howard, R. S. (fl. 1863) Documents pertaining to Chaplain R. S. Howard's service in the Battle of Vicksburg [Decimalized .01- .03]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06382 Author/Creator: Howard, R. S. (fl. 1863) Place Written: s.l. Type: Header Record Date: 1863 Pagination: 2 letters, 1 map Order a Copy

Howard, Chaplain of the 124th Illinois Infantry, writes extremely detailed and descriptive letters regarding the Battle of Vicksburg. Includes a map of Vicksburg drawn in black and red ink.

Howard, R. S., fl. 1863

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