Cosby, George Blake, 1831-1909. To Major General James Birdseye, McPherson, Vicksburg, Mississippi. Headquarters Cosby's Brigade. 13 December 1863. A.L.S. 1p.
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Requests safe passage through the lines for Miss Byers, a niece of Gen. Albert Sidney Johnston, and Mrs. Newman, who wish to return to their homes in Kentucky. Cosby states his willingness to return the favor whenever asked.
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