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Tomlinson, A.A., fl. 1863 to Eliakim P. Scammon

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02414.354 Author/Creator: Tomlinson, A.A., fl. 1863 Place Written: Gauley, West Virginia Type: Telegram signed Date: 12 September 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 21.5 cm, Width: 13.3 cm Order a Copy

A scout reports that "Jenkins, Imboden & Jackson are concentrating at Greenbriar Bridge Pocahontas County & will soon move in the direction of Ripley & Genl Jones with his forces will move simultaneously on Fayette There was a rumor the morning he left that three thousand cavalry had arrived at White Sulphur Springs..."

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

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