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Newspaper
Anderson Intelligencer
Location
Anderson, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1900
Page
3
A historical note suggests it is impossible to determine exact Confederate forces with a moderate estimate near 650000 soldiers. It frames the figure as an approximation rather than a precise count.
The writer argues that official records for Confederate forces are fragmentary and unreliable. He cites attempts by Gen. Marcus Wright and state authorities to compile rosters, noting wide disparities and probable overstatements. He analyzes North and South Carolina and South Carolina figures, highlights double counting, and urges honest accounting to honor Confederate soldiers without inflating numbers.
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