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Gibson, Randall Lee, 1832-1892 to his brother John McKinley Gibson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04501.026 Author/Creator: Gibson, Randall Lee, 1832-1892 Place Written: Palmetto, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 September 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : docket ; Height: 26 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

He is unable to send the money requested because he has no means of getting cash. The campaign in Georgia is turning in their favor. The army is between La Grange and the enemy. Written near Palmetto, Georgia.

Gibson, Randall Lee, 1832-1892

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