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Pendleton, Alexander S., 1840-1864 to Jubal Early

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09158.01 Author/Creator: Pendleton, Alexander S., 1840-1864 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 April 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : Order a Copy

Writes of Jubal Early's arrest. "Your remarks upon the enclosed communication of Maj. Brown and G. are considered improper. They are therefore returned for withdrawal. Your attention is now called to the enclosed paper, marked A, showing the decision of the War Dept. and the comdg. General as to the method of transmission of orders in the Staff Departments. The instructions given by Maj. Brown to Maj. Hale are in accordance with their decision."

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