8 August 1878
Hood, John Bell, 1831-1879
Autograph letter signed
Title: to dear General
Replies to correspondence from an unknown recipient. Remarks that the delay in his reply is due to serious illness in his family, and a recent yellow fever outbreak (possibly in New Orleans, where Hood lived after the Civil War). Discusses records, held by himself and the recipient, pertaining to the Army of Tennessee under Hood's command.
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