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20 June 1863
Gifford, Haviland, fl. 1863
Dear Father [Allen Gifford]
This letter is about opposing strategies of different generals Written at the Fairfax Court House near Fairfax, Virginia.
GLC04560.01
24 June 1863
GLC04560.02
28 July 1863
This is an eight-page letter concerning the draft and movements of the Army, with mentions of Generals Lee, Grant and Banks
GLC04560.03
10 September 1863
This letter contains a long analysis of how to take Richmond. Gifford also discusses Fort Wagner's hold-out, as well as General Burnside's problems in Tennessee.
GLC04560.04
13 September 1863
Was written near Bealton, Virginia.
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23 September 1863
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October 1863
Giford recounts a conversation with Senator John Minor Botts of Culpeper
GLC04560.07
24 October 1863
Gifford discusses strategy and rumors (Grant's army to meet Meade's at Richmond), including his opinion that Meade is "afraid of his own shadow
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5 November 1863
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6 November 1863
GLC04560.10
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