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Bonham, Milledge L. (1813-1890) to James Seddon

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09224 Author/Creator: Bonham, Milledge L. (1813-1890) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 October 1863 Pagination: 1 p. Order a Copy

Copying an urgent telegram from General Beauregard. "If two thousand (2000) or three thousand (3000) small arms called for by my Chief of Ordnance from Col. Gorgas be not furnished I must disband several six months regiments lately called out." Bonham notes that earlier "I gave notice I could not arm them" and was told by Gorgas in July and September "that arms would be provided."

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