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Simmonds, Seth J., 1820-? to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02414.320 Author/Creator: Simmonds, Seth J., 1820-? Place Written: s.l. Type: Telegram signed Date: 1861-1864 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 13.3 cm Order a Copy

"He states the movement will be made against Summerville or the Rail Road or both & that an attack will surely be made at Fayette at all hazard"

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

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