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JAMES KESTERSON     From the "WAR OF THE REBELLION SERIES" 1 VOL 39 PG 261

Letter from Brig. Gen Henry Prince in Columbus KY Aug 16 1864 to Lt
Gen Grant complaining about new commander taking over. Policies of
terror- Took a man named KESTERSON from Prison in Columbus KY on Jul
27 1864 and executed without a trial in Paducah KY.
[Contributed by Christine Walters]

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