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Hobson, Edward Henry, 1825-1901. To Belmont Perry, n.p. Greensburg, Ky., 31 May 1887. ALS, 5pp.

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Mss. C H

Content

Hobson recalls raising the 13th Ky. Infantry Regt. Battles and skirmishes noted include Shiloh, Munfordville, Perryville, Mt. Washington, Crab Orchard, Corinth, Miss., Morgan's Ohio raids, and Saltville, Va. He describes repelling raids, pursuing guerrillas, and capturing Confederate forces.

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United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865