Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893 to Eliakim P. Scammon

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GLC#
GLC03202
Type
Letters
Date
10 August 1862
Author/Creator
Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893
Title
to Eliakim P. Scammon
Place Written
New River, West Virginia
Pagination
1 p. : docket Height: 24.7 cm, Width: 19.5 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Hayes writes as Lieutenant Colonel of the 23rd Regiment of Ohio Volunteers to Scammon, his superior, as commander of the 1st Brigade. Describes a successful expedition to destroy the "Mercer salt well." Remarks, "The Mercer Salt Well was of much more importance than I supposed. It was in full blast when they reached there at 2 O'clock AM. A fine steam engine (new) was pumping, the fires burning but not a soul in sight. Everything was burned and destroyed." The men were subsequently attacked by Bushwhackers, but escaped unhurt. Autograph endorsement signed by Scammon. Written at Camp Green Meadows- located between New River and Bluestone.

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