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Kelley, Benjamin Franklin (1807-1891) to Eliakim P. Scammon

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02414.232 Author/Creator: Kelley, Benjamin Franklin (1807-1891) Place Written: Clarksburg, West Virginia Type: Telegram signed Date: 13 September 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 21.6 x 13.4 cm. Order a Copy

"Notice of reversal of part of Genl Schenks order may be given to the most prominent of those interested by special order as you may deem best…"

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

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