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Cranor, Franklin, fl. 1862-1865 to Delia Slocum

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03791.002 Author/Creator: Cranor, Franklin, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Iuka, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 June 1862 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope Height: 21.2 cm, Width: 28 cm Order a Copy

re: Cranor has regrouped with his regiment in Mississippi. He mentions a minor battle at "pitsburg landing" and few small skirmishes, but mostly observes the extent of his travels. He makes mention of several changes in leadership: the resignation of several officers and the accidental drowning of a lieutenant colonel.

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