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24 June 1863
Gifford, Haviland, fl. 1863
Dear Father [Allen Gifford]
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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14 November 1863
Gifford describes the Battle of Kelly's Ford and crossing the Rappahannock
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