Simeon A. Howe Letter : September 11, 1864

Simeon notes that Confederate General Joseph Wheeler's forces cut off his ability to communicate with her by destroying railroads between Stevenson, AL, and Nashville. He notes that Sherman has taken Atlanta and does not know where his services will next be needed.

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In Collections: Simeon A. Howe Letters (c.00427)

Copyright Status: No Copyright

Date Created: 1864-09-11

Authors: Howe, Simeon A., approximately 1830-

Subjects: Atlanta Campaign (1864)More info
American Civil War (United States : 1861-1865)More info
United States. Army. Michigan Engineers and Mechanics Regiment, 1st (1861-1865)
Destruction and pillageMore info
Armed Forces--OfficersMore info
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891

Material Type: Correspondence

Language: English

Extent: 2 pages

Holding Institution: Michigan State University. Archives and Historical Collections

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