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20 April 1863

Paxton, J.C., fl. 1863

Telegram signed

Title: to James L. Botsford

"…the nearest enemy to me is Dunn at Frankfort but I know I cannot get to him for water & I know he cannot get to me…" With [autograph signed note?] reply by Scammon on verso: "You may return to Piatt if you are satisfied that there is no immediate danger to Summerville….

GLC02414.268

1 September 1863

White, Carr Bailey, 1823-1871

Telegram signed

Title: to James L. Botsford

"Citizens brought word…severe fighting commenced at 3 oclock Wednesday 10 miles east or the north east of Lewisburg supposed by informant near Frankfort heavy commanding kept up until ten oclock at night & resumed next morning…our forces drove them twice but failed to drive them from third position…Col. Derrick was killed Col Barber 22nd had left arm shot off federal forces came in from Hightown"

GLC02414.269

30 August 1863

Kelley, Benjamin Franklin, 1807-1891

Telegram signed

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.270

1861-1864

White, Carr Bailey, 1823-1871

Telegram signed

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

"…the Rebels have…five Regiments of cavalry and three Regiments Infty…Genl WL Jackson is reported in command and that Imboden is to join him…."

GLC02414.271

30 November 1863

White, Carr Bailey, 1823-1871

Telegram signed

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.272

December 1, 1863

Kelley, Benjamin Franklin, 1807-1891

Telegram signed

Title: to unknown

"(Conclusion of Cipher)…object of your expedition you will return to Charleston and report by telegraph - B.F. Kelley Brig. Gen. Comdg" Docket notes "Genl. Kelley order to move on Lewisburg"

GLC02414.273

1861-1864

Dove, David, 1839-?

Telegram signed

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

"I have heard nothing of the Enemy being in this vicinity I think there is no danger here now"

GLC02414.274

January 27, 1863

Jachne, J., fl. 1863

Telegram signed

Title: to unknown

GLC02414.275

January 27, 1863

Hill, T.F., fl. 1863

Telegram signed

Title: to James L. Botsford

GLC02414.276

February 5, 1863

Ayers, J.H., fl. 1863

Telegram signed

Title: to Sergeant Kellogg

GLC02414.277

17 April 1863

Heidenkamp, fl. 1863

Telegram signed

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.278

1861-1864

Telegram signed

Title: to James L. Botsford

GLC02414.279

1861-1864

Paxton, J.C., fl. 1863

Telegram signed

Title: to James L. Botsford

"Wallace is just in from Wyoming & reports no enemy in force in Wyoming…."

GLC02414.280

1861-1864

Paxton, J.C., fl. 1863

Telegram signed

Title: to James L. Botsford

"Last night at Dark Major McMahn with 20 out of each of seven Companies crossed the river by steamer …they expect to meet Capt Walker at Daylight this morning then Scout both ways…" Dated Mch 13 186

GLC02414.281

1861-1864

Paxton, J.C., fl. 1863

Telegram signed

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

"…I know there is no enemy on my right worth marching for sixty miles for the last twenty (20) of that we will be bushwhacked then for the next thirty (3) it will be hot…." Dated Apl 1860

GLC02414.282

1861-1864

David, T. B. A., fl. 1862-1863

Telegram signed

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

"Just learned that we have driven Rebels away…"

GLC02414.283

8 March 1887

Hartranft, R. H., fl. 1887

Printed document

Title: [death announcement of General Robert B. Potter]

The President of the Society of the Burnside Expedition and of the Ninth Army Corps (Hartranft) is called upon to announce the loss of one of its most distinguished members, General Robert B. Potter

GLC02750.321