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Paxton, J.C., fl. 1863 to James L. Botsford

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02414.281 Author/Creator: Paxton, J.C., fl. 1863 Place Written: s.l. Type: Telegram signed Date: 1861-1864 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 22 cm, Width: 13.2 cm Order a Copy

"Last night at Dark Major McMahn with 20 out of each of seven Companies crossed the river by steamer …they expect to meet Capt Walker at Daylight this morning then Scout both ways…" Dated Mch 13 186

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

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