Toland, John T., fl. 1863-1864 to Eliakim P. Scammond
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02414.338 Author/Creator: Toland, John T., fl. 1863-1864 Place Written: Fayetteville, West Virginia Type: Telegram signed Date: 21 May 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 21.2 cm, Width: 13.3 cm Order a Copy
I met two men in rebel uniform who gave themselves up as deserters...states that the force under McCausland [Confederate Brigadier General John McCausland] who attacked this place consists of...in all 1000 Infantry with one hundred cavalry with Bryants battery of 5-6 pounders and one 12 pounder. The programme for McCausland to come via Fayette. Echols by the Lewisburg Pike and Imboden via Summerville...The rebel loss is one Killed and 3 wounded..."
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