Henry Warner Slocum memorandum, circa 1864.

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Henry Warner Slocum memorandum, circa 1864.

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Memorandum of Henry Warner Slocum provides a brief summary of his military career. Slocum describes military promotions received and positions held during the Civil War. The last position Slocum mentions is his command of the left wing of William Tecumseh Sherman's army during the March to the Sea.

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