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Paxton, J.C., fl. 1863 to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02414.313 Author/Creator: Paxton, J.C., fl. 1863 Place Written: s.l. Type: Telegram signed Date: 1861-1864 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 21.6 cm, Width: 13.3 cm Order a Copy

". . . show me game with four hundred & twenty (420) men of my command in that distance & I will show you a success. . . "

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

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