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1861-1864

Coates, Benjamin F., 1827-1899

Telegram signed

Title: to James L. Botsford

Dated July 14 186.

GLC02414.349

15 July 1863

Coates, Benjamin F., 1827-1899

Telegram signed

Title: to James L. Botsford

"A man calling himself C Clark came into our lines this evening representing himself as a conscript rebel deserter but papers found on his person identify him as a Lieutenant of the 8th Va Cavalry. I believe him to be a spy of the most dangerous character & shall hold him as such. All quiet in our front the Lewsiburg road well blockaded"

GLC02414.350

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