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Marshall, Humphrey, 1812-1872 to Jefferson Davis

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03906 Author/Creator: Marshall, Humphrey, 1812-1872 Place Written: Abingdon, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 August 1862 Pagination: 8 p. : Height: 28.6 cm, Width: 23.4 cm Order a Copy

Marshall believes "unless Col Morgans movement into Kentucky formed part of a plan of invasion intended to be permanent and effective, it would do harm instead of good." Thoroughly details his plan for such an invasion of Kentucky. Thinks Colonel John Morgan's raiding actions are ineffectual for creating armed resistance to Union control. Instead feels that if he launches a sustained invasion Kentucky residents will join him by the thousands, and he will be able to take Kentucky, and even move against Ohio. Letter mentions numerous officers including Confederate Major General William Wing Loring, General Robert E. Lee, Major General Edmund Kirby Smith, Brigadier General Carter Littlepage Stevenson, Brigadier General John Bell Hood and Union Brigadier General George Washington Morgan.

Marshall, Humphrey, 1812-1872
Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889

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