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Longstreet, James, 1821-1904 to John George Walker

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01404.01 Author/Creator: Longstreet, James, 1821-1904 Place Written: New Orleans, Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: May 25, 1866 Pagination: 4 p. : docket ; Height: 23 cm, Width: 14.2 cm Order a Copy

Longstreet a former major general in the Confederate Army reflects on the Civil War: "Can't you settle down without war? I am somewhat changed in my ideas about war since I have been forced to change by profession. I think now that war is great folly." Also discusses business, family, and reconstruction politics. Walker was also a former major general in the Confederate Army. Letter written in pencil of stationary of the Southern & Western Life & Accident Insurance Company, of which Longstreet was president.

Longstreet, James, 1821-1904
Walker, John George, 1821-1893

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