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Rhett, Thomas G. (Thomas Grimke), 1821-1878 [Dispatch of 27 July 1861].

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08238.01 Author/Creator: Rhett, Thomas G. (Thomas Grimke), 1821-1878 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph note signed Date: 21 July 1861 Pagination: Order a Copy

Reporting that Union troops were between him and General Jones. Countersigned by General Pierre G. T. Beauregard, who adds a pemcil note that forces were sent against the Union troops, who unfortunately already were retreating 4

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