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29 April 1864: “Sir: I find it impossible to do much recruiting, without the assistance of a Guard and therefore I took the liberty of stopping Prvts Sealy and Shaw.”

Item Description: Letter, dated 29 April 1864, H.W. Brantley informing Col George W. Logan about the recruiting situation and his need of a guard in Vienna, LA. He mentions the illness of two other officers as well. [Item Transcription Available Below … Continue reading

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