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Schofield, John McAllister, 1831-1906 to Jacob D. Cox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09266 Author/Creator: Schofield, John McAllister, 1831-1906 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 June 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : Order a Copy

During the Atlanta Campaign: "Genl Sherman is here and has given me his plans. We must force the passage of Noyes Creek today. Four o'clock is the hour set for you to begin, and you will be supported by a general demonstration along the whole line." To Brig. Gen. Jacob D. Cox.

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