XVII Corps (Union Army) - Command History

Command History

James B. McPherson 22 December, 1862 – 12 March, 1864
no commander 12 March, 1864 – 4 May, 1864
Francis P. Blair, Jr. 4 May, 1864 – 22 September, 1864

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