Letters and tactical maps, 1861.

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Letters and tactical maps, 1861.

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A collection of letters and tactical maps related to Ruggles service with the Army of Virginia. The first item is letter written at Fredericksburg, Virginia, on May 4, 1861 by from Thomas H. Williamson, major of engineers of the Army of Virginia.. This letter was accompanied by two tactical maps: The first map shows part of Rappahannock River from Corbin's Creek to Tappahannock; The second map, drawn on wax paper, shows strategic locations along the Potomac and Rappahannock Rivers in Virginia. The second letter was written by Abram De Saules, June 10, 1861. This item was accompanied by a tactical map showing the area along Potomac River between King George County, Virginia and Charles County, Maryland.

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New York State Library

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New York State Library

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