Parker, G., fl. 1835-1863 to Jacob Dolson Cox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02414.060 Author/Creator: Parker, G., fl. 1835-1863 Place Written: Quaker Bottom, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 March 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
Parker informs Cox that he has heard from reliable sources that Confederate General Albert G. Jenkins is planning another raid in a couple of weeks. Describes his source for the information. With endorsement of Major G. M. Bascom on verso dated 10 March stating the letter has been referred to Brigadier General Scammon. Scammon endorses it as received on 12 March and writes, "Why not telegraph?"
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