Toland, John T. (fl. 1863-1864) to James L. Botsford
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02414.202 Author/Creator: Toland, John T. (fl. 1863-1864) Place Written: Fayette, West Virginia Type: Telegram Date: 31 March 1863 Pagination: 1 p. ; 21.8 x 13.5 cm. Order a Copy
Telegram from Colonel Toland of the 34th Ohio to Captain Botsford of the 23rd Ohio and Assistant Adjutant General. Gives information on his cavalry scouts and states that the Confederates will not be able to reach them without their knowledge. Reports snow last night. Says they are "preparing to resist successfully a force four or five times as large as our own." On verso is written "Jas. L. Botsford, Capt & AAG." On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph.
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