John Brown Gordon Civil War letter, 1864 May 27.

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John Brown Gordon Civil War letter, 1864 May 27.

Autograph letter signed by Maj. Gen. John Brown Gordon, addressed to Lt. Col. William Pendleton, Assistant Adjutant General, confirming the retreat of Union forces and the end of the Battle of North Anna River, Va.

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