Keyes, Erasmus D. (Erasmus Darwin), 1810-1895. Letter, July 10, 1862. - View Resource

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Keyes, Erasmus D. (Erasmus Darwin), 1810-1895. Letter, July 10, 1862.

Title

Letter, July 10, 1862.

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http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/52112401

Abstract

Letter to President Lincoln requesting that his army be moved and allowed to go and attack Richmond. Explains his reasons for making this request and states that to shut it up on "the James River is to make certain its destruction". Also gives his views on drafting men to serve.

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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7647990

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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Keyes, Erasmus D. (Erasmus Darwin), 1810-1895

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Brigadier General commanding the 4th Corps of the Army of the Potomac located, on the date of the letter, at Harrison's Bar, Virginia. From the description of Letter, July 10, 1862. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 52112401 ...

United States. Army of the Potomac. Corps, 4th

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