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Ord, Edward Ortho Cresap, 1818-1883 to James Longstreet

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00042.01 Author/Creator: Ord, Edward Ortho Cresap, 1818-1883 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 24, 1865 Pagination: 2 p. ; 25 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy

Requests a meeting to discuss the disposition of noncombatant traitors held captive by both forces.

Ord, Edward Otho Cresap, 1818-1883
Longstreet, James, 1821-1904

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