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Civil War Letters of R John A Scudder Educational Notes
Fragmented OCR from a Civil War letter by R John A Scudder discusses regimental movements near Knoxville and Cumberland Gap, with mention of Rosecrans, Burnside, and Grant plans. It notes encampments, fortifications, and expected large operations across Tennessee, with personal references to Jacob and Wallace, and a diary-style update on morale and logistics.
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Henderson
Tenn
Novi
Jacob
Greenville
Cumberland Gap
Rosecrans
Burnsides
Jonesborough
Richmond
Knoxville
Tennessee