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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02414.303 Author/Creator: Parke, H.F., fl. 1863 Place Written: Parkersburg, West Virginia Type: Telegram signed Date: 1861-1864 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 21.4 cm, Width: 13.2 cm Order a Copy

"I ask a favor. My supposed collusion with the Rebels is a mistake the trial will show it I ask an immediate one." Dated Apl 19 186

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

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