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Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893 to Eliakim P. Scammon

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03687 Author/Creator: Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893 Place Written: West Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 August 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 24.5 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy

Discussing troop movement and requesting transportation for squad losing their team. Written at "Camp at Green Meadows."

Hayes, Rutherford Birchard, 1822-1893
Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

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