Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Thomas Jordan” in chapter 26, page 494 of Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865:
... be made to withdraw them when their longer maintenance of the position shall be fruitless; and, to secure that end, you will make all necessary arrangements.
Respectfully, your obedient servant, Thomas Jordan , Chief of Staff.
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