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White, Julius, 1816-1890 to Eliakim P. Scammon

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02414.164 Author/Creator: White, Julius, 1816-1890 Place Written: Catlettsburg, Kentucky Type: Manuscript telegram Date: 23 July 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy

Telegram to General Scammon from Brigadier General White. Thanks Scammon and says he will relieve the 91st regiment shortly and transport them to wherever Scammon directs.

White, Julius, 1816-1890
Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

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