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Pendleton, Alexander S., 1840-1864 to William N. Pendleton

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00441 Author/Creator: Pendleton, Alexander S., 1840-1864 Place Written: Strasburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: June 1, 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 30 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

Written to his father, General Pendleton. Describes an expedition to Winchester, Virginia, but writing is interrupted by battle. Discusses the destruction of railroads.

Pendleton, Alexander Swift, 1840-1864
Pendleton, William Nelson, 1809-1883

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