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Lindsay, A.G., fl. 1860 to Gen. John G. Walker

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01405 Author/Creator: Lindsay, A.G., fl. 1860 Place Written: Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: April 10, 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 24 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

Lindsay writes on behalf of General Richard Taylor. Reports on the Battle of Pleasant Hill. States that Confederate troops are now occupying Pleasant Hill and that Union forces have retreated. He lists prisoners taken, captured stores, and Confederate losses. Lindsay signed as Major and Acting Assistant Inspector General, District of Louisiana. Includes a collateral biographical note written at a later date.

Walker, John George, 1821-1893
Lindsay, A. G., fl. 1864
Taylor, Richard, 1826-1879

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