Polk, Leonidas, 1806-1864 to Earl Van Dorn
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01883 Author/Creator: Polk, Leonidas, 1806-1864 Place Written: Tupelo, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: July 12, 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 26 cm Order a Copy
Confederate General Polk writes to Confederate General Van Dorn to discuss Captain R.A. Stewart's record of service and recommend him for a promotion. Also discusses the request of some Louisiana parishes to raise artillery reinforcements for Stewart's regiment.
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