Tyler, John, 1790-1862 to John Letcher re: troop movements, advising Jefferson Davis
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07022 Author/Creator: Tyler, John, 1790-1862 Place Written: Sherwood Forest Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1861/05/08 Pagination: 2 p. + docket 20.1 x 13.2 cm Order a Copy
Mentions observing ships which "indicate the purpose of an early transportation of troops to some other point than Washington" and keeping President Davis "well advised". Damaged from 2" purple mold along center top, with consequent loss of text on all pages.
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