Wharton, John A., 1828-1865 to John G. Walker
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00973 Author/Creator: Wharton, John A., 1828-1865 Place Written: Chambers Place, Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: August 2, 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
Wharton discusses the "disposition of forces under my command" with Major General Walker. He comments on their locations and plans to move. He intends to go to Black River. Confederate Major General Wharton commanded the cavalry in the Trans-Mississippi Department during the Red River Campaign of 1864.
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