Letter, 1864 August 2, [near Atlanta, Ga.], to Col. Wm. E. Strong.

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Letter, 1864 August 2, [near Atlanta, Ga.], to Col. Wm. E. Strong.

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Commends Strong for his services in the Atlanta campaign, particularly in the battle of 22 July, 1864.

[2] p. on fold. leaf 25 cm.

Dartmouth College Library

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