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Cobb, Howell, 1815-1868 to W.T. Woffard

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07894 Author/Creator: Cobb, Howell, 1815-1868 Place Written: Macon, Type: Letter signed Date: 1865/04/21 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 25.8 cm, Width: 20.6 cm Order a Copy

Reporting on the armistice. In part: "I have the honor to inform you that an Armistice has been agreed upon by Gen[era]ls. Sherman & Johnsgon & that all military operations have ceased....In my opinion they will not be resumed at all..." Countersigned by William Hoser, Captain 16th Regiment.

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