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Smith, Romain, fl. 1860-1865 to Frank

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06728.083 Author/Creator: Smith, Romain, fl. 1860-1865 Place Written: Howling Wilderness Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 April 1865 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 12.7 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy

Discusses his trip from Huntsville to Bull's Gap. Reports on an accident on the railroad cars where one man was badly injured. Writes that there are about 25 miles of railroad tracks to fix after General Stoneman tore them up. Informs Weeks about various personnel promotions.

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