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Vanaernam, Henry, 1819-1894 to my dearest Liz

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00653.05.01 Author/Creator: Vanaernam, Henry, 1819-1894 Place Written: Atlanta, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: July 24, 1864 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20.7 x 26 cm. Order a Copy

He describes a batttle in which they pushed the rebels back a mile and a half, but suffered severe losses. He makes a short list of casualties. The rebels want to save Atlanta but there are many changes in command making things difficult. Atlanta is crucial to the outcome of the war.

Vanaernam, Henry, 1819-1894

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