Letter
James P. Major to A. C, Gillem, August 18, 1863
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Stevenson, Ala., August 18, 1863.
Brig. Gen. A. C, GILLEM, Nashville: The general commanding wishes to know how many American citizens of African descent you have. I congratulate you heartily on your promotion, and will remember you in my libations.
FRANK 8. BOND,
Major and Aide-de-Camp.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Kentucky, Southwest Virginia, Tennessee, Mississippi, North Alabama, West Georgia, Pt. 1. Location: Stevenson, Ala.. Summary: Major Bond requests Brig. Gen. Gillem to report the number of African American citizens under his command while congratulating him on his promotion.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 30, Part 1
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