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Thompson, Meriwether Jeff, 1826-1876 to Daniel Ruggles

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03960 Author/Creator: Thompson, Meriwether Jeff, 1826-1876 Place Written: Pontchatoula, Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 August 1863 Pagination: 2 p. ; 24.6 x 19.6 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses recruitment and organization of the militia, transport of supplies, and communication with New Orleans,

Ruggles, Daniel, 1810-1897
Thompson, Meriwether Jeff, 1826-1876

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