September 22, 2011
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DIX, John (1798-1879) Union Major General, commanded 7th Corps, and is famous for declaration "If anyone attempts to haul down the American Flag, shoot him on the spot."Autograph Letter Signed "John Dix, Major General," In full, "Fortress Monroe, Oct 1st [1862], Brig Genl Nagle, Please ascertain & advise me immediately on what day General Emory & your Brigade took post at Yorktown." Nagle responds in pencil on the letter.
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