Dargan, Edmund Strother, 1805-1879 probably to Jefferson Davis
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03065 Author/Creator: Dargan, Edmund Strother, 1805-1879 Place Written: Mobile, Alabama Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 August 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 25 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy
States that there is strong public opposition to General John C. Pemberton. Informs Davis that both Pemberton's own troops and the citizens of Alabama and Mississippi have turned against Pemberton, following his recent surrender at Vicksburg. Believes this negative public opposition will decrease his ability to be an effective military commander. Expresses his personal opinion that he believes in Pemberton, but thinks he may have to be replaced to appease public opinion.
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