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Tomlinson, W. H., fl. 1863 to Eliakim P. Scammon

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02414.240 Author/Creator: Tomlinson, W. H., fl. 1863 Place Written: s.l. Type: Telegram signed Date: 14 November 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 21.5 cm, Width: 13.3 cm Order a Copy

"One hundred (100) Rebel Troops infantry were Coal last night fifty crossed the Kanawha & are now on the lower side the other squad of 50 are on the upper side & have gone up Poca"

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

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