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[Note to be telegramed to Pierre G. T. Beauregard]

Reports that "It is important to secure the plantation boats on both banks of the Mississippi. Shall I have it secure so as to prevent their destruction by the enemy?"

GLC04057.01

[Note to be telegramed to Pierre G. T. Beauregard]

Informs Beauregard that "Col. Shelby reports the Enemy in considerable force at Holly Springs." While the Western front was relatively quiet at this time, Holly Springs would be the site of a major battle in September.

GLC04057.02

[Note to be telegramed to Pierre G. T. Beauregard]

Wonders whether or not he should "establish the Holly Springs repairing machinery at Newtown." While the Western front was relatively quiet at this time, Holly Springs would be the site of a major battle in September.

GLC04057.03

[Note to be telegramed to Pierre G. T. Beauregard]

Requests railroad cars to move his forces and supplies.

GLC04057.04

to Mary (Wright) Kellogg

Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from the General Hospital in Savannah. Reports on the Battle of Shiloh, "...a day never to be forgotten by me." Says the battlefield was littered with dead and wounded. Informs his right arm was wounded on the...

GLC03523.31.14