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December 31, 1862

Bascom, G. M., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

Writes to Brigadier General Scammon commanding Kanawha division in Fayetteville, West Virginia. Transmits the private papers of General Beckley [possibly Alfred Beckley]. By command of Major General Jacob Dolson Cox. Bascom signs as Major and Assistant Adjutant General.

GLC02414.008

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