Lovell, Mansfield, 1822-1884 to Thomas Overton Moore
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01061 Author/Creator: Lovell, Mansfield, 1822-1884 Place Written: New Orleans, Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 25, 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
Requesting ten thousand men "volunteer and militia...ready for defense at short notice" to protect New Orleans. New Orleans fell two months later. Letter written on printed stationery of "Head Quarters Dept. No. 1."
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