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Gibson, Randall Lee, 1832-1892 to his sister Louisiana Gibson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04501.024 Author/Creator: Gibson, Randall Lee, 1832-1892 Place Written: Atlanta, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 July 1864 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 25 cm Order a Copy

Confidently predicts a Confederate victory against Sherman's army, which "will be driven back to the borders of the Ohio." His troops are stationed on Peach Tree Road, near the Atlanta railroad. The civilians have evacuated the town. "Louly" is Louisiana Gibson's nickname.

Gibson, Randall Lee, 1832-1892

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