Tomlinson, A. A. to Eliakim P. Scammon
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02414.354 Author/Creator: Tomlinson, A. A. Place Written: Gauley, West Virginia Type: Telegram signed Date: 12 September 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 21.5 x 13.3 cm. Order a Copy
A scout reports that "Jenkins, Imboden & Jackson are concentrating at Greenbriar Bridge Pocahontas County & will soon move in the direction of Ripley & Genl Jones with his forces will move simultaneously on Fayette There was a rumor the morning he left that three thousand cavalry had arrived at White Sulphur Springs..."
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