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Toland, John T. (fl. 1863-1864) to Eliakim P. Scammon

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02414.209 Author/Creator: Toland, John T. (fl. 1863-1864) Place Written: Fayette, West Virginia Type: Manuscript telegram Date: 12 March 1863 Pagination: 1 p. ; 22 x 13.5 cm. Order a Copy

Telegram from Colonel Toland of the 34th Ohio to General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio stating simply "It is done." Includes another note to Scammon from Thomas stating "Line OK to Fayette." On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph.

Toland, John T., fl. 1863-1864
Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

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