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Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869 Letter from the Secretary of War, in answer to a resolution of the House of Representatives, transmitting Major General G. W. Morgan's report of the occupation of Cumberland Gap.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00267.289 Author/Creator: Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Pamphlet Date: 27 May 1864 Pagination: 1 v. : 19 p. ; 22.4 x 14.4 cm. Order a Copy

Report of General George W. Morgan's occupation of the Cumberland Gap forwarded by Secretary of War Stanton to the House of Representatives. Pages 1-7 consists of Morgan's report. Pages 8-19 consists of supporting correspondence. Dated from the date it was read and ordered to be printed. Cover appears to be missing, or the pages were pulled from a larger book.

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