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2 June 1864

Ward, William Thomas, 1808-1878

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Title: to John Speed ["Report of operations of this Brigade from the 13th to the 19th of May inclusive."]

Cites details of the Atlanta Campaign (May-September 1864). General Ward, commander of the 1st Brigade/3rd Division/20th Corps, describes events taking place 13-19 May. Mentions General Harrold (possibly a misspelling of General William Harrow, commander of the 4th Division/15th Corps in the Atlanta campaign). Refers to General King (possibly John Haskell King). Mentions Lieutenant Thompson and Colonels Kennett (possibly Henry G. Kennett), Smith, Harrison, and Gilbert. 1 black and white bust engraving of Dahlgram.

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