Hood, John Bell, 1831-1879 Draft of farewell address to his army, written in pencil
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07261 Author/Creator: Hood, John Bell, 1831-1879 Place Written: Tupelo, Mississippi Type: Autograph document signed Date: 1865/01/23 Pagination: 1 p. 25 x 19.9 cm Order a Copy
Draft of farewell address to the army: "I have this day been relieved from the command of this army ... you have endured your many hardships during the recent campaign. I am alone responsible for its conception and strived hard to do my duty in its execution." Docketed at the bottom with the names of 13 Confederate generals, including Beauregard, Cheatham and Forrest. (With hole near signature and text loss.)
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