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Scammon, Eliakim Parker (1816-1894) [Scammon endorsement on a telegram from Colonel Jones]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02414.129 Author/Creator: Scammon, Eliakim Parker (1816-1894) Place Written: Wheeling, West Virginia Type: Autograph endorsement signed Date: 8 September 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 22 x 13.2 cm. Order a Copy

Telegram from Colonel Jones to Brigadier General Scammon asking him for any information and to answer immediately. With autograph endorsement signed by Scammon stating, "Nothing for you. When will you be here." On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph. Year from docket.

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

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