McPherson, Cynthia, fl. 1864 to William E. Strong
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01875.02 Author/Creator: McPherson, Cynthia, fl. 1864 Place Written: Clyde, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 October 1864 Pagination: 4 p. 25 x 20 cm Order a Copy
Three months after the death of her son, General James B. McPherson, McPherson responds to the sympathy offered by Lieutenant Colonel Strong, who served as General McPherson's assistant inspector general. She praises Strong's eulogies, writes at length about her son's patriotism, and invites Strong to visit.
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