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Wise, Henry A., 1806-1876 [Report of disposition of forces]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09251 Author/Creator: Wise, Henry A., 1806-1876 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 June 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

Gen. Wise reports to Major Gen. Arnold Elzey, head of the Department of Richmond, on his troop placements north and east of Richmond. "The great consideration is forage. There are 2000 tons at least in this neighborhood calling for scythe's & reaping machines."

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