Forrest, Nathan Bedford, 1821-1877 to Earl Van Dorn
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00521 Author/Creator: Forrest, Nathan Bedford, 1821-1877 Place Written: Columbia, Tennessee Type: Letter signed Date: March 30, 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 33.5 x 21 cm. Order a Copy
Reports that local citizens have complained about property destruction by Confederate troops. Claims that their men are doing more harm than if the Union forces were there. Recommends replacing officers and moving the troops. Argues "As a general thing there ought to be a change, and that soon, as the complaints are becoming loud & Heavy."
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