Coates, Benjamin F., 1827-1899 to James L. Botsford
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02414.350 Author/Creator: Coates, Benjamin F., 1827-1899 Place Written: Gauley Bridge, West Virginia Type: Telegram signed Date: 15 July 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 22 cm, Width: 13.4 cm Order a Copy
"A man calling himself C Clark came into our lines this evening representing himself as a conscript rebel deserter but papers found on his person identify him as a Lieutenant of the 8th Va Cavalry. I believe him to be a spy of the most dangerous character & shall hold him as such. All quiet in our front the Lewsiburg road well blockaded"
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