Early, Jubal Anderson, 1816-1894 to John Pegram
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08269 Author/Creator: Early, Jubal Anderson, 1816-1894 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 October 1864 Pagination: Order a Copy
Confederate General Early sends General Pegram an order for a two day delay of troop movements at Cedar Creek. Though Early routed the VII and XIX Army Corps two days later, the delay gave General Sheridan time to arrive and reinforce the Union position.
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