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Toland, John T., fl. 1863-1864 to James L. Botsford

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02414.201 Author/Creator: Toland, John T., fl. 1863-1864 Place Written: Fayette, West Virginia Type: Manuscript telegram Date: 31 March 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 21.8 cm, Width: 13.5 cm Order a Copy

Telegram from Colonel Toland of the 34th Ohio to Captain Botsford of the 23rd Ohio and Assistant Adjutant General. Gives credit to their troops at Point Pleasant, West Virginia. States that his troops in Fayette are eager to meet the enemy and wishes the Confederates would come this way. On verso is written "J.L. Botsford, AAG." On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph.

Toland, John T., fl. 1863-1864
Botsford, James Lawrence, 1834-1898

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