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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02414.267 Author/Creator: Toland, John T., fl. 1863-1864 Place Written: s.l. Type: Telegram signed Date: 1861-1864 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 21.7 cm, Width: 13.1 cm Order a Copy

"It is my opinion utterly impossible for the Enemy to transport and subsist a force sufficient large to attack this place[Fayette] until after the first of May perhaps later and I am convinced that they are perfectly aware of this fact"

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

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