Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917 to his brother-in-law, parents and sister
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07460.076 Author/Creator: Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917 Place Written: Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 May 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 20.1 x 24.9 cm. Order a Copy
Written at Snake Creek Gap, Georgia. The regiment marched again and is currently working on roads for the army to march on. Writes that he thinks they are about five miles from the main body of the rebel army. The brigade took such a circuitous march that he had trouble keeping track of the distances and locations. Thinks there will be a raid tonight on the rebels near the railroad. Reports that a dispatch by General Joseph E. Johnston called on the city of Atlanta, Georgia for 30,000 volunteers was captured. The good news from the Army of the Potomac was read to them and they cheered. When General Joseph Hooker and General Daniel Sickles rode by the men cheered them.
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