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Merritt, John B. (fl. 1861-1864) to Richard H. Jackson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.407 Author/Creator: Merritt, John B. (fl. 1861-1864) Place Written: New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 September 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 13.5 x 21.2 cm. Order a Copy

He writes about a battle in Georgia between Rosecrans and Bragg in which both armies were used up. General Thomas gets the credit on their side

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