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Zeigler, J.L., ? to Eliakim P Scammond

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02414.324 Author/Creator: Zeigler, J.L., ? Place Written: s.l. Type: Telegram signed Date: 1861-1864 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 21.7 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy

"the road . . . is guarded by genl Whites force I have one co. at Cattlesburg Ky two cos. At Guyandotte Va & the cavalry at Barboursville I have and will continue to keep out scouts at important points . . ."

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

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