Kelley, Benjamin Franklin, 1807-1891 to Eliakim P. Scammon
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02414.259 Author/Creator: Kelley, Benjamin Franklin, 1807-1891 Place Written: s.l. Type: Telegram signed Date: 2 December 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 21.5 cm, Width: 13.5 cm Order a Copy
re recruitment problems - the men desire to move from infantry to cavalry or artillery. "…they say at the end of this service they have carried their last knapsack." Says his health will not allow him to re-enter the service. Asks, "Do you know anything in regard to the strength or movements of the Enemy in the direction of Wytheville"
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