White, Julius (1816-1890) to Eliakim P. Scammon
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02414.001 Author/Creator: White, Julius (1816-1890) Place Written: Fayette, West Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 July 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 25 x 19.7 cm. Order a Copy
Reports cavalry attacks on Confederates after Gettysburg.
Promoted to brigadier, assigned to command Harpers Ferry in the late summer of 1862. Waived his right to command due to his lack of knowledge of the terrain, and arrested by the War Department. Eventually cleared, he then took part in the Knoxville Campaign. Became Burnside's chief of staff, then was given a division which soon broke up. Went on indefinite sick leave.
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