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Ruggles, Daniel, 1810-1897 [General Ruggles' official report on the Battle of Shiloh]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00617.01 Author/Creator: Ruggles, Daniel, 1810-1897 Place Written: Corinth, Mississippi Type: Manuscript document Date: 25 April 1862 Pagination: 6 p. : docket ; 31.5 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

Very detailed report on the Battle of Shiloh, which took place on 6-7 April 1862, addressed to Major George G. Garner. Confederate General Ruggles commanded Ruggles Division, 2nd Corps, Army of the Mississippi at the battle. Retained copy.

Ruggles, Daniel, 1810-1897

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