MISCELLANEOUS LETTERS

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These are 5 letters written at the time of the Civil War.

Letter 1
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Summary of January 7, 1862, Letter
This letter is to Captain McElroy from Colonel Whittley. They are orders for him to go get some arms that may be held by rebels.

 

Letter 2
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Summary of January 15, 1863, Letter
This letter is to the soldiers of 1st Brigade from Brigadier General Burbridge. It commends them for their action in a major battle.

 

Letter 3
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Summary of April 30, 1864, Letter
This letter is to Lieutenant General Grant from President Lincoln, the School of Nations Museum has a reproduction of it.

 

Letter 4
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Summary of November 21, 1864, Letter
This letter is to Mrs. Bixby from President Lincoln, the School of Nations Museum has a reproduction of it.

 

Letter 5
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Summary of April 10, 1865, Letter
This is Lee's surrender order, the School of Nations Museum has a reproduction of it.

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