Gibson, Randall Lee (1832-1892) to his brother John McKinley Gibson
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04501.023 Author/Creator: Gibson, Randall Lee (1832-1892) Place Written: La Grange, GA Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 July 1864 Pagination: 2 p. ; 25 x 21.5 cm. Order a Copy
A camp rumor states that Sherman gave up his campaign against Atlanta and is fortifying along the Chatahoochee. "But this is mere conjecture." Gibson goes on to offer offensive diversions to draw Sherman from Atlanta, such as massing Confederate troops along the Potomac or attacking Sherman's Army in the rear. "Kin" is John McKinley Gibson's nickname.
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