Rebellion record notes to [the] evacuation of Corinth, May 30, 1862 : by W. Sanderson, manuscript, ca. 1866.

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Rebellion record notes to [the] evacuation of Corinth, May 30, 1862 : by W. Sanderson, manuscript, ca. 1866.

Consists of two autograph notebooks about the War of the Rebellion and the evacuation of the city of Corinth.

2 vols. (199 and 83 pp.) ; 21.2 x 17.2 cm, and 20.7 x 13 cm. respectively.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6901523

Princeton University Library

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