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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02414.214 Author/Creator: Toland, John T., fl. 1863-1864 Place Written: Fayette, West Virginia Type: Manuscript telegram Date: 13 March 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 22 cm, Width: 13.5 cm Order a Copy

Telegram from Colonel Toland of the 34th Ohio infantry to Brigadier General Scammon. Reports that they have 1747 cartridges for artillery and an average of 80 rounds per man for small arms. Will get a more accurate count tomorrow. On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph.

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

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