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Garrard, Kenner, 1828-1879 to George H. Thomas

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03504 Author/Creator: Garrard, Kenner, 1828-1879 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 May 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : address ; 25 x 20 cm Order a Copy

Reports that the bridge that Thomas was looking for has been found, and that the Confederates have burned it. Reports he was unable to save the bridge. Recipient inferred.

Garrard, Kenner, 1828-1879
Thomas, George Henry, 1816-1870

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