Paxton, J.C., fl. 1863 to James L. Botsford
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02414.268 Author/Creator: Paxton, J.C., fl. 1863 Place Written: s.l. Type: Telegram signed Date: 20 April 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 21.5 cm, Width: 13.2 cm Order a Copy
"…the nearest enemy to me is Dunn at Frankfort but I know I cannot get to him for water & I know he cannot get to me…" With [autograph signed note?] reply by Scammon on verso: "You may return to Piatt if you are satisfied that there is no immediate danger to Summerville….
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