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Smith, Thomas B., 1838-1923 to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00887 Author/Creator: Smith, Thomas B., 1838-1923 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: May 14, 1865 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy

Letter addressed to "Dear Col." Smith, a Confederate brigadier general, writes as a prisoner of war in Fort Warren, Boston, Massachusetts. "I have applied this morning to the Sect. of War to take the Oath of Allegiance. I think the cause for which we have so long contended perfectly hopeless ... I don't think there is anything to be gained by staying longer in prison." He states that he would like the recipient to accompany him to Tennessee if he so decides.

Smith, Thomas B., 1838-1923

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