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Flinn, John William, fl. 1863-1893 to A.M. Flinn [incomplete]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04573.05 Author/Creator: Flinn, John William, fl. 1863-1893 Place Written: Chattanooga, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 10, 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 23.1 cm, Width: 18 cm Order a Copy

His regiment suffered heavy casualties in the battle. They were caught in the crossfire of several Yankee infantry units and within the sights of an artillery battery. He also speculates on whether Yankees in Virginia or Tennessee fight harder. The end of this letter is missing. Docketed on the top of page one, " Jany 10th 1864."

Flinn, John William, fl. 1863-1893

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