21 May 1863
Toland, John T.
Telegram signed
Title: to Eliakim P. Scammond
I met two men in rebel uniform who gave themselves up as deserters...states that the force under McCausland [Confederate Brigadier General John McCausland] who attacked this place consists of...in all 1000 Infantry with one hundred cavalry with Bryants battery of 5-6 pounders and one 12 pounder. The programme for McCausland to come via Fayette. Echols by the Lewisburg Pike and Imboden via Summerville...The rebel loss is one Killed and 3 wounded..."
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