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4 November 1866

McLaws, Lafayette, 1821-1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Gov. Charles J. Jenkins

Notifying Governor Jenkins of President Johnson's full pardon he granted the ex-Confederate General Lafayette McLaws and that he may resume the duties of court clerk in Richmond County.

GLC04479

18 December 1863

McLaws, Lafayette, 1821-1897

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Special Orders No. 168 issued by General James Longstreet]

Orders number 168. General McLaws writes "In compliance with special orders No 27 of December 17th Inst. from Head Qrs of Gen Longstreet, I relinquish my Command to Brigadier General J. B. Kershaw the senior Brigadier of my Division."

GLC02460.09

October 19, 1864

McLaws, Lafayette, 1821-1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Colonel Ray

Forwards an application, "Of the Officers of the 9th Ga [Georgia] Battallian of Arty [Artillery] for transfer to Siege batteries Savannah." Analyzes the conditions at different forts and batteries in Georgia and South Carolina in preparation for the defense of Savannah against Union General William T. Sherman's advance. States that the report will show that an increase in the heavy artillery force is urgently needed. Lists the forts and batteries and the ammunitions at each, the minimum number of men required, and the number needed to provide sufficient relief. Also covers the conditions of…

GLC01073