Simmonds, Seth J., 1820-? to Martin P. Avery
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02414.166 Author/Creator: Simmonds, Seth J., 1820-? Place Written: Gauley, West Virginia Type: Manuscript letter Date: 31 March 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy
Marked copy. Captain Simmonds [possibly Seth J. Simmonds, captain in the Ohio 23rd Light Artillery] commanding the post at Gauley, West Virginia writes to Captain Avery, the Acting Assistant Adjutant General in the 23rd Ohio, about a scouting expedition. States that there is a rumor among Confederate citizens that Confederate troops are being transferred to Kentucky to reinforce "Joe Johnson," [Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston]. Says that the 22nd Regiment of the Confederate Army was moving yesterday and the destination was probably Kentucky.
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