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Duval, J.A., fl. 1863 to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02414.089 Author/Creator: Duval, J.A., fl. 1863 Place Written: Fayetteville, West Virginia Type: Autograph telegram signed Date: 5 November 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 15 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy

Telegram gives scouting information from Colonel Carr Bailey White. Reports that there are three Confederate companies moving toward Gauley bridge, West Virginia. Docket states, "Col. Duval, White reports movement of enemy's infantry." Date from docket.

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894
White, Carr Bailey, 1823-?

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