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Parrott, John A., fl. 1861-1877 to sister

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03858.01.05 Author/Creator: Parrott, John A., fl. 1861-1877 Place Written: Stevenson, Alabama Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 July 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 25.8 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy

sister [Sophia Parrott] He is camped near the junction of the Nashville, Chattanooga, Memphis, and Charleston Rail Road. "[T]he Army is being divided up and distributed over the country to guard the Points already in our possession" because "there are Guerrilla Parties all through the country" and 'it will be necessary to put a stop to such work before the main Army can advance any farther with safety." He believes that it is "safe to conclude that active operations have ceased" and they will have a chance to recruit men for the regiments. Signed with the rank of Captain.

Parott, John A., fl. 1862-1864
Parott, Sophia, fl. 1862-1864
Parott, Margaret, fl. 1862-1864
Parott, C., fl. 1862-1864
Porter, A.G., fl. 1862-1864
Thompson, Nathan, fl. 1864
Erskine, E., fl. 1862-1864

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