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Toland, J. T. to Eliakim P. Scammon

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02414.314 Author/Creator: Toland, J. T. Place Written: Fayette, West Virginia Type: Telegram signed Date: no date Pagination: 3 p. ; 21.7 x 13.2 cm. Order a Copy

"Scouts have all come in. Cavalry came in last night as reported infantry a few hours ago. They have been unable to get even a glimpse of the enemy . . . " Intellligence relayed by a conscript: ". . . Jenkins men were still at Salem . . The common talk in the rebel camps is that they must occupy this country as soon as the grass grows . . . The entire force of Rebels in Western Va is estimated at ten thousand . . . ." Dated 28 186

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

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