Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893 to Eliakim P. Scammon
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02033 Author/Creator: Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893 Place Written: New River, West Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 July 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 21 x 13 cm. Order a Copy
Writes to Scammon, his superior and colonel commanding the 1st brigade, concerning safeguarding Union loyalists in West Virginia. Mentions a Mr. Caldwell, who wants to get his family out of Mouros. Describes his plan to follow them and asks for approval. "...I will take say six or eight Cos of 23rd & 20 of Capt. Gilmore's Cavalry and two waggons and go after them. Leave here so as to cross the ferry soon after dark - go say five miles and bivouac..." Hayes signs as Lieutenant Colonel, 23rd Infantry. Docketed by Scammon.
Written at Camp Green Meadows- located between New River and Bluestone
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