Correspondence : with James M. Calhoun, 1864.

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Correspondence : with James M. Calhoun, 1864.

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The letter from Calhoun is a plea for Sherman to revoke the order for the removal of the inhabitants of Atlanta. Sherman's letter is in reply and in it he refuses to rescind the order. There is also a lengthy discussion of the Civil War and warfare in general.

2 v. (3, 5 leaves) ; 31 and 26 cm.

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