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Hurlbut, Stephen A., 1815-1882 to Major Campbell and Lieutenant Long

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02457.08 Author/Creator: Hurlbut, Stephen A., 1815-1882 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph document signed Date: 14 July 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 25 x 19 cm. + 1 engraving ; b&w ; 24.8 x 17.5 cm. Order a Copy

Orders regarding receiving the flag of truce and message of surrender from Confederate forces. States "The flag of truce will not be permitted to pass our lines." One bust engraving of an unidentified man included as collateral.

Hurlbut, Stephen Augustus, 1815-1882

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