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Autograph letter signed

to Winfield Scott

14 March 1847

Patterson, Robert M., 1787-1854

Discusses the field tactics of Generals Twiggs, Quitman, and Scott. Written as major general of volunteers.

GLC02732
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Autograph letter signed

to William Marcy

12 November 1846

Twiggs, David Emanuel, 1790-1862

Writes to Secretary of War Marcy recommending Captain L.P. Graham for promotion. Graham is cited for gallantry at Palo Alto and Rasaca.

GLC03140
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Autograph letter signed

[Petition for the removal of General David E. Twiggs from the command of the District of Louisiana]

27 September 1861

Benjamin, Judah Philip, 1811-1884

Cosigned by Charles M. Conrad, a delegate to the Provincial Confederate Congress. Benjamin, Acting Confederate Secretary of War, represents the citizens of New Orleans, Louisiana. Speaking of Twiggs, writes: "advancing age has impaired his...

GLC01923
GLC00443
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Letter signed

to David Emanuel Twiggs

July 27, 1861

Smith, Martin Luther, 1819-1866

Smith, a Major in the Confederate Corps of Engineers, discusses the defenses of New Orleans with Twiggs, Commander of the District of Louisiana. States "Our personal examination and instrumental reconnaissance of the vicinity of N. O., with the view...

GLC00443
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Autograph letter signed

to Henry Jackson Hunt

February 18, 1871

Lee, John F., 1813-1884

Requests information from Hunt regarding Robert E. Lee's heroic crossing of the pedregal (a lava field) during the Mexican American war. This inquiry is for Emily V. Mason, who is writing a pictorial school book on the life of Lee. Mentions...

GLC02382.086

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