Thompson, Meriwether J., fl. 1862 to John C. Breckinridge re: plans to take New Orleans
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07013 Author/Creator: Thompson, Meriwether J., fl. 1862 Place Written: Pontchitoula, Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1862/08/15 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 26.3 cm, Width: 21.3 cm Order a Copy
Discusses Confederate plans to retake New Orleans using forces under Earl Van Dorn; he writes "The enemy have already heard of my presence...I think I will make a demonstration tomorrow, to keep them uneasy".
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