Hayne, J.W., fl. 1863 to Governor Bonham
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09221 Author/Creator: Hayne, J.W., fl. 1863 Place Written: s.l. Type: Letter signed Date: 10 August 1863 Pagination: 4 p. Order a Copy
Summarizes the history of the policy resolutions to defend Charleston. "...at any cost of life or property...they would prefer a repulse of the enemy, with the entire city in ruins, to an evacuation or surrender on any terms whatever." Quotes General Lee's orders, "if necessary, that the fight should be made from street to street, and from house to house."
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