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Smith, John E. Telegrams re: Sherman's Atlanta Campaign

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07398 Author/Creator: Smith, John E. Place Written: [various places] Type: Header Record Date: 1864/08/11 Pagination: 68 items Order a Copy

Also the beginnings of March to the Sea. Most ALS from Smith, 1 receipient's copy from Sherman.

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