Lawrence University Archives
Letter from George Thomas to Joseph Hooker
Item — Box: LIB-MS 1
Identifier: LIB-MS-013
Several skirmishes, including near Tunnel Hill and near Ringgold Gap had taken place in early May with a division of the Army of the Chumberland, led by Thomas advancing east and easily defeating the Confederates at Tunnel Hill. Although a minor battle, it did mark the beginning of the Atlanta Campaign. Note, Thomas is here directing Hooker who had once been commander of the Army of the Cumberland
Dates
- 6 May 1864
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Materials in this collection are in the public domain.
Extent
1 items (1 sheet.) ; 18 x 12 cm.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased by the Seeley G. Mudd Library; Abraham Lincoln Bookshop; 2024.
Library Catalog Record
This item can be found in the catalog of the Seeley G. Mudd Library.
Processing Information
Processed by Claire Cannell (based on MARC record by Jill Thomas), 2024.
Creator
Repository Details
Part of the Lawrence University Archives Repository
Contact:
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Seeley G. Mudd Library
113 South Lawe Street
Appleton WI 54911 US
(920) 832-6753
archives@lawrence.edu