Papers, 1861-1867.

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Papers, 1861-1867.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/19793690

Primarily Civil War letters discussing Civil War military activity in Texas, 1861; relating to an expedition to return dissatisfied Afro-Americans from Haiti to the United States, 1864; concerning supply problems and railroad transportation in support of Sherman's army, 1864; and reflecting Hart's successful attempt to be reinstated in the army following his discharge in 1864 for drunkenness.

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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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