Holt, Joseph, 1807-1894 to Lorenzo Thomas
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06457 Author/Creator: Holt, Joseph, 1807-1894 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 October 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 20.3 cm, Width: 25.2 cm Order a Copy
The military commission investigating the surrender of Harpers Ferry desire that Major General Wool testify before the commission, and also bring with him all orders and correspondence between himself and Colonel Miles regarding the defense of Harpers Ferry. The Union army was badly defeated at Harpers Ferry on 15 September 1862 by Stonewall Jackson's forces, and forced to quickly surrender.
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