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David, T. B. A., fl. 1862-1863 to Eliakim P. Scammon

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02414.333 Author/Creator: David, T. B. A., fl. 1862-1863 Place Written: Clarksburg, West Virginia Type: Telegram signed Date: 1861-1864 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 22 cm, Width: 13.2 cm Order a Copy

"Operator will report at Charleston Immedy Capt Fitch has gone from Gallipolis to Pt Pleasant with two Impromtu gun boats"

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

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