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John Potts Slough: Union general and New Mexico chief justice

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John Potts Slough was an American politician, lawyer, Union general, and Chief Justice of New Mexico, best known for commanding Union forces at the Battle of Glorieta Pass [1].

John Potts Slough (February 1, 1829 – December 17, 1867) served as a politician, lawyer, Union general, and Chief Justice of New Mexico [1]. He is famous for commanding Union forces at the Battle of Glorieta Pass [1].

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  1. Gen_John_P_Slough (1850) · details
    Gen_John_P_Slough Notes: John Potts Slough (February 1, 1829 – December 17, 1867) was an American politician, lawyer, Union general and Chief Justice of New Mexico. He is famous for commanding the Union forces at the Battle of Glorieta Pas
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