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Bachtell, Samuel

 Person

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Samuel Bachtell Civil War letter

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS16f
Scope and Content

This collection consists of a letter written by Samuel Bachtell to his wife in which he describes military maneuvers which led to the capture of Atlanta, Georgia. He also describes the destruction of military property by the fleeing Confederate forces and the joy the army felt about capturing Atlanta.

Dates: 1864 September 3