Schofield, John McAllister, 1831-1906 to William Myers
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02349 Author/Creator: Schofield, John McAllister, 1831-1906 Place Written: St. Louis, Missouri Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 August 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 20.8 x 26.7 cm. Order a Copy
Schofield, commander of the Department of the Missouri, writes to Colonel Myers, Quartermaster for the Department of the Missouri. Writes, "Genl Hurlbut informs me that Steele and Davidson, who are now at Clarendon on White River, are much in want of forage, and that it is likely to be a serious matter" (Frederick Steele and John Wynn Davidson were at Clarendon, Arkansas). Orders Myers to transmit forage immediately. Written on Headquarters, Department of the Missouri stationery.
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