2008-09
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/31/2008
Draft of a Battle Report for the Red River Expedition, 2p. folio, April 5, 1864, and reads in part: “I respectfully submit the following report of reconaisance made by my command this day in pursuance of an order from General A.J. Smith...Through scouts, negroes & the people of the country I learned that the enemy was two thousand strong & were eight miles in advance & rapidly retreating...I withdrew my forces & embarked at 3 oclock & returned to this palce...the cavalry is there...” VG. From the papers of General A.J. Smith
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