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Scammon, J. Young, fl. 1863 to Eliakim P. Scammon

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02414.225 Author/Creator: Scammon, J. Young, fl. 1863 Place Written: Chicago, Illinois Type: Manuscript telegram Date: 17 March 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 22 cm, Width: 13.5 cm Order a Copy

Telegram to Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio stating that he has heard General Scammon is confirmed. Says that the NY Tribune printed the same information. On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph.

Scammon, J. Young, fl. 1863
Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

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