Johnston, Joseph Egleston, 1807-1891 to Richard S. Ewell re: strategic instructions for Ewell and J.E.B Stuart
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06922 Author/Creator: Johnston, Joseph Egleston, 1807-1891 Place Written: Rapidan Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1862/03/24 Pagination: 3 p. 21.1 x 17.2 cm Order a Copy
"The object of you remaining where you are is to deceive the enemy & prevent his occupying additional country. if you have to move... don't let the enemy get too close... Stuart must look well to the enemy's flanks as well as yours..."
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