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Kelley, Benjamin Franklin (1807-1891) to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02414.273 Author/Creator: Kelley, Benjamin Franklin (1807-1891) Place Written: s.l. Type: Telegram signed Date: 1 December 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 21.6 x 13.5 cm. Order a Copy

"(Conclusion of Cipher)…object of your expedition you will return to Charleston and report by telegraph - B.F. Kelley Brig. Gen. Comdg" Docket notes "Genl. Kelley order to move on Lewisburg"

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

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