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Hardee, William J., 1815-1873 to John A. Wharton

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02213 Author/Creator: Hardee, William J., 1815-1873 Place Written: Triune, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: December 1, 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 20 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy

Discusses military matters. Wishes to know the strength of the army Wharton is fighting, says he cannot send General Wood's forces far away, and says his men will soon be prepared to fight. Address page contains a penciled endorsement signed by Wharton, sent to Wood, saying he is preparing to attack the enemy. Written shortly before the Battle of Murfreesboro and the Stones River Campaign.

Wharton, John Austin, 1828-1865
Hardee, William Joseph, 1815-1873
Wood, Sterling Alexander Martin, 1823-1891

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