H. H. Gillum journal 1865 Gillum, H. H.

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H. H. Gillum journal 1865 Gillum, H. H.

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Captain H. H. Gillum's narrative of Sheridan's final great raid, from Winchester to White House, Va. (February 27-March 19, 1865) is written from the perspective of a quartermaster and overseer of supply trains.

70 pages

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William L. Clements Library

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William L. Clements Library

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