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to James L. Botsford

Lists six men that he has "arrested as hostages . . . . " Dated Feb 3 186

GLC02414.306

to James L. Botsford

"Lt [Ong?] & half of Capt Milards Co has been captured . . . the Reb force was reported to be such that our Calvary could not retard them at all. They pursued us twelve (12) miles . . ." Followed, on same page, by note from "Thomas" to "Genl"

GLC02414.336

to Mary

He will not be able to get a furlough because all the men were wanted in the field. There has been some bad fighting and the Rebels have captured a cavalry unit. There is heavy cannoning at the foot of Racoon Mountain.

GLC02415.076

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Telegram from Colonel Toland of the 34th Ohio infantry to Brigadier General Scammon. Reports that "Thurmans gang" captured William Richmond, Allen T. Richmond and Isaac Kales on 15 February. States that they met Flannagan's men and had a brief...

GLC02414.213

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Telegram to Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio. "I have arrested a S Edwin…for aiding the enemy…I took from his farm five (5) Horses and mules also three (3) negroes…Shall I keep them or return them when I have done with them? He is rich...

GLC02414.227