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Gibson, Randall Lee, 1832-1892 to his father Tobias Gibson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04501.009 Author/Creator: Gibson, Randall Lee, 1832-1892 Place Written: New Orleans, Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 November 1861 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 24.5 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy

Writes that his regiment has been ordered to Kentucky. "I am in the midst of departure for Ky. Bustle, Bustle on every hand and all alive with excitement - we go prepared for immediate action - and to sustain a sharp conflict. I believe my regiment will bear itself with credit and I shall lead it wherever the enemy shall make a stand...Expect we shall leave tomorrow or certainly the day after." Written at Camp Chlamette,

Gibson, Randall Lee, 1832-1892

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