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Duval, J.A., fl. 1863 to Eliakim P. Scammon

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02414.112 Author/Creator: Duval, J.A., fl. 1863 Place Written: Fayette, West Virginia Type: Manuscript telegram Date: 5 November 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 19 cm, Width: 19.7 cm Order a Copy

Possibly a copy in General Scammon's hand of a decoded cypher telegram to Scammon from Colonel Duval. Reports that Colonel White of the 12th Ohio infantry says that a company of Confederate troops is moving toward Gauley bridge and that another regiment of cavalry is moving toward Wayne and Cobell Counties, West Virginia. Only dated 5 November, year inferred from other documents in the collection.

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

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