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Mason, A.P., fl. 1864 [Circular pretaining to construction and fortification of redoubts used by the Army of Tennessee]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05987.43 Author/Creator: Mason, A.P., fl. 1864 Place Written: Atlanta, Georgia Type: Broadside Date: 7 July 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 25.5 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

Based on orders issued by General Joseph E. Johnston, commanding the Army of Tennessee in anticipation of the siege of Atlanta. Orders strengthening of the redoubts and stockade, and fortification of defense. Contains instructions for firing and repair of redoubts.

Mason, A. P., fl. 1862-1864
Johnston, Joseph E. (Joseph Eggleston), 1807-1891

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