1 April 1862
Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894
Autograph letter signed
Title: to Jacob Dolson Cox
Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to General Cox commanding the division in Charleston, West Virginia to report on scouting activities. Gives locations of Confederate troops around Lewisburg, West Virginia. States, "Rebs. are pressing Militia into services...Enemy intend to fire & face back to destroy bridge over Green Brier Rd." Year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel.
GLC02414.096