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Toland, John T., fl. 1863-1864 to James L. Botsford

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02414.215 Author/Creator: Toland, John T., fl. 1863-1864 Place Written: Fayette, West Virginia Type: Manuscript telegram Date: 15 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 Captain and Assistant Adjutant General Botsford of the 23rd Ohio infantry. States that it is reported by rebel prisoners that Colonel Swan will soon attack with 450 infantry and cavalry. Informs that it would have been done sooner if not for high water. On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph.

Toland, John T., fl. 1863-1864
Botsford, James Lawrence, 1834-1898

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