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Scammon, Eliakim Parker (1816-1894) to Rutherford B. Hayes

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02414.031 Author/Creator: Scammon, Eliakim Parker (1816-1894) Place Written: Fayetteville, West Virginia Type: Autograph note signed Date: circa 1863-1864 Pagination: 1 p. ; 6.5 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

States that he will write to Colonel Hayes tomorrow. Mentions an order from Major General [John Charles] Fremont. Dated only the 30th, no month or year.

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894
Hayes, Rutherford Birchard, 1822-1893

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