Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Col. Dixon S. Miles” in chapter 97, page 443 of Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 5.:
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Somerville, mass., September 27, 1862. To the Editor of the Boston Journal:
I have noticed with much pain and sorrow the many reflections and insinuations adverse to the character of Col. Dixon S. Miles , going the rounds in the papers, as well as the many ridiculous statements in regard to the surrender of Harper's Ferry, and cannot but feel it my duty to deny
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