17 March 1863

Dove, David, 1839-?

Manuscript telegram

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

Telegram from Dove, Captain of the 2nd [West] Virginia Cavalry to Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio. Writes that his scouts have heard nothing of the Confederates in the area, only a few Bushwhackers. Concludes that there is no danger of an attack on his post. On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph.

GLC02414.205

5 April 1863

Dove, David, 1839-?

Manuscript telegram

Title: to James L. Botsford

Telegram from Dove, Captain in the 2nd [West] Virginia Cavalry to Captain and Assistant Adjutant General Botsford of the 23rd Ohio Infantry. States they will be at the mouth of the Coal river by 9:30 AM and asks him to have a boat waiting so they may cross. He has 34 prisoners and the same amount of horses. On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph.

GLC02414.219

1861-1864

Dove, David, 1839-?

Telegram signed

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

"All quiet here no news of any enemy . . . " Dated Mch 18 1860

GLC02414.290

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

1861-1864

Dove, David, 1839-?

Telegram signed

Title: to Eliakim P Scammon

"I have Just Recd information . . . that there were near a hundred guerrillas at and near Clay CH this morning . . ." Dated Mch 17 186.

GLC02414.321