Stephen G. Burbridge papers, 1863-1864.

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Stephen G. Burbridge papers, 1863-1864.

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Official dispatches which passed through the office of Maj. Gen. Stephen G. Burbridge during part of his period as commander of the District of Kentucky. The messages concern every phase of military life, troop movements, and operations, reflecting Kentucky's strategic role as a shipping point for troops en route to Sherman's command in the Atlanta campaign. Includes much material on the second Morgan raid into Kentucky, and on Nathan Bedford Forrest. Many telegrams relate to civil administration in Kentucky.

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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