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Letters from L. B. Parsons

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L. B. Parsons to John A. McClernand, December 15, 1862

From L. B. Parsons

To John A. McClernand

December 15, 1862

Washington, December 15, 1862. Major-General MCCLERNAND, Spring/ield : I had supposed that you had received your orders from the Generalin-Chief. I will see him and have the matter attended to…

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L. B. Parsons to and Aide-de-Oamp, December 27, 1862

From L. B. Parsons

To and Aide-de-Oamp

December 27, 1862

Washington, December 27, 1862. Memphis must be held at all hazards. I have asked General Curtis to re-enforce you. Endeavor to communicate with General Grant ; also with gunboats down…