Magie, James K. to unknown [incomplete]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05241.45 Author/Creator: Magie, James K. Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa July 1863 Pagination: 4 p. Order a Copy
Describes a battle of the Army of the Cumberland, and his regiment's valiant behavior. Details the bravery of certain individuals, especially a sergeant whom he credits with keeping their line from breaking. He promises to send a list of the wounded in a week (possibly GLC05241.46). Includes a list of newspaper subscriptions for the Macomb Journal. He notes that he has received the Journal up to 1 July 1863. Date inferred from content.
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