McPherson, James Birdseye, 1828-1864 to William T. Sherman
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03551 Author/Creator: McPherson, James Birdseye, 1828-1864 Place Written: Vicksburg, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 March 1864 Pagination: 4 p. ; 26 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Major General McPherson writes to Major General Sherman to report the success of an expedition to destroy Confederate railroads and equipment around Meridian, Mississippi. McPherson records the miles marched in this brief summary of operations under his command. Relates that a full report will follow.
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