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Weidemeyer, John, fl. 1863 to his wife

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08268 Author/Creator: Weidemeyer, John, fl. 1863 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 July 1863 Pagination: Order a Copy

Confederate Captain Weidemeyer of the 6th Missouri Infantry describes the defeat and surrender at Vicksburg: "I am not satisfied that we should have surrendered...". He also describes offensive movement of troops under Lee.

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