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Thomas, George H. Untitled

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07642.10 Author/Creator: Thomas, George H. Place Written: various places Type: Document Date: 1865/05/12-15 Pagination: 1 p. Order a Copy

War reminiscence containing full text of seven telegrams regarding transportation of Jefferson Davis from Nashville to Washington, D.C. (These telegrams appear as items 3-9 in this collection.)

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Thomas, George Henry, 1816-1870

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