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28 November 1880

Stanley, David Sloane, 1828-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Clark

Sending a biographical sketch of the life of Colonel William H. Greenwood, for publication in "Society of the Army of the Cumberland." Written at Fort Clark.

GLC03472.03

circa 20 March 1863

Stanley, David Sloane, 1828-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to David Ray

Year previously inferred from content. Stanley, Chief of Cavalry in the Army of the Cumberland, writes to Colonel D. M. Ray, commander of a cavalry brigade (possibly Daniel Mack Ray). Instructs Ray to send half of his command to Salem (Virginia) at daylight the following morning to report to General Jefferson Columbus Davis. Remarks, "Rebel Cavalry in considerable force is reported at that place- Keep up your patrols on the Middleton Pike." Written on Headquarters, Department of the Cumberland stationery.

GLC02463.21

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