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Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889 to James A. Seddon, Secretary of War

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08371.01 Author/Creator: Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 December 1863 Pagination: Order a Copy

Re: "property of having scouts and pickets. . . between Richmond and Pamunkey, also the necessity of reinforcing Genl. Lee's army. . .Genl. Longstreet I hope will give the means. . ."

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