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David, T. B. A., fl. 1862-1863 to Eliakim P. Scammon

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02414.221 Author/Creator: David, T. B. A., fl. 1862-1863 Place Written: Clarksburg, West Virginia Type: Manuscript telegram Date: 7 April 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 22 cm, Width: 13.5 cm Order a Copy

Telegram to Brigadier General Scammon from David, the Assistant Superintendent of the telegraph office. States he cannot comply with Scammon's wishes and that a Mr. Thomas can do all the work at the post. On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph.

David, T. B. A., fl. 1862-1863
Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

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