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Parke, H.F., fl. 1863 to Eliakim P. Scammon

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02414.295 Author/Creator: Parke, H.F., fl. 1863 Place Written: Parkersburg, West Virginia Type: Telegram signed Date: 2 March 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 21.1 cm, Width: 13.2 cm Order a Copy

"I did not negotiate or aid in sending funds to Balto for the benefit of a person in arms against the US this I can swear on oath-you have the honor first to impeach my loyalty."

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

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