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Armstrong, Halleck, fl. 1865 to: Mary [Armstrong]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06734.017 Author/Creator: Armstrong, Halleck, fl. 1865 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1865/03/14 Pagination: 8 p. : Order a Copy

Describes battle in detail. Also: "…The good news from Sheridan was read to the boys at inspection in the form of a dispatch from Gen. Grant. It was received with loud cheers. Surely the end draws nigh…"

Armstrong, Hallock, 1824-1904

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