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Boham, Milledge L., 1813-1890 to General Pierre G. T. Beauregard

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09209 Author/Creator: Boham, Milledge L., 1813-1890 Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: 9 March 1863 Pagination: 9 p. Order a Copy

Defends his decision to suspend an earlier state militia reserve call-up, saying that the untrained militia are inefficient and would be more valuable planting crops at home. Supports his opinion with extracts from telegrams sent to General Garlington by Miles and Orr.

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