Longstreet, James, 1821-1904 to Joseph Wheeler
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02603 Author/Creator: Longstreet, James, 1821-1904 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 November 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 20 cm, Width: 12.6 cm Order a Copy
Confederate General Longstreet informs General Wheeler "Your dispatch for Col Sorrel is received- I desire you to cross Little River in pursuit if you have a decided success at Marysville, or if you see the probabilities of ours by crossing. If the enemy is retreating pursue of course with the greatest vigor. If it is evident to your mind that you can assist us as much where you are as you could here, pursue, or push them- unless you can produce some consternation amongst them however it would be better to be with us." Written in pencil.
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