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6 March 1863
McCann, T. K. (fl. 1863)
to Eliakim P. Scammon
Tells Brigadier General Scammon that he cannot return before Saturday because he must go to Cincinnati on business.
GLC02414.169
22 October 1863
Kelley, Benjamin Franklin (1807-1891)
Marked cypher at top. Brigadier General Kelley writes to Brigadier General Scammon discussing the journey of General William Woods Averell from Beverly to Lewisburg, West Virginia. States he is taking 10 days of rations. Advises that Scammon give...
GLC02414.171
circa 1862-1865
Unknown
to Colonel
Asks if an arrangement he handled was satisfactory to the Colonel (possibly Eliakim P. Scammon?) because he has not heard anything yet. Addressed to "Col".
GLC02414.172
circa 1863-1864
Hutchins, W.S. (fl. 1863)
Hutchins, the Deputy Aid of Revenue, writes to General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio asking if he will give a William Lowry permission to "peddle beyond our lines" near Hawks Nest. States that he has detained this man and asks if Scammon feels he is...
GLC02414.173
Kellogg, Dr. (fl. ca. 1863-1864)
Writes to Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio telling him to start out tomorrow and advises him to stop at Camp Piatt, West Virginia, on the way. Signature is somewhat illegible but possibly Dr. Kellogg.
GLC02414.174
Hayes, Rutherford Birchard (1822-1893)
First telegram is written from Gauley, West Virginia by Hayes advising that they will try to keep ready but that three companies are at Tompkins Farm. The second telegram is written by Reuben L. Nye, Captain and Judge Advocate to Scammon asking if...
GLC02414.175
circa 1862
Inventory of furniture
List of furniture in the General's Office, the Quarter Master's Office, the dining room, and the kitchen. Lists items like tables, sofa, plates, soup tureen, salt cellars, etc. and also three beds with bedding. No date. List is the same as GLC 2414...
GLC02414.177
Inventory of furniture belonging to Mrs. Manson
List of furniture and utensils belonging to a Mrs. Manson that was retained for the use of the 3rd Provisional Brigade, General Eliakim P. Scammon's unit. Lists furniture and other items in the General's office, Quarter Master's Office, dining room...
GLC02414.178
Inventory of furniture and utensils belonging to Mrs. Manson-retained for the use of the 3rd Prov Brigade
List of furniture and utensils belonging to a Mrs. Manson that was retained for the use of the 3rd Provisional Brigade, Colonel Eliakim Scammon's unit. Lists furniture and other items with the number of each and the value. List is the same as GLC...
GLC02414.179
1 February 1862
[Bill of sundries for Mrs. Tyre]
"List of property taken from Mrs. E.A. Tyre --- at different times, since the 15th of November 1861 by the 3rd Provl Brigade." Lists includes one horse, 20 sheep, 6 hogs, wagons, wheat, flax and other sundries. Eliakim P. Scammon was Colonel of the...
GLC02414.180
Mares, John (fl. 1862)
[List of sundries taken from John Mares by the Federal Army]
Signed by Mares. Lists 45 head of sheep, hogs, chickens, cooking stove, a lamp, etc. States that these were said to have been taken by the 26th regiment.
GLC02414.181
Tyres, E.A. (fl. 1862)
List of property taken by General Chench's[sic] Brigade
List of property taken from Mrs. Tyre beginning 15 November 1861. Includes a horse, sheep, hogs, hay, corn, wheat, etc. Possibly in the hand of E.A. Tyres.
GLC02414.182
Shepard, W.W. (fl. 1862)
Inventory of furniture and utensils belonging to Miss Manser retained for use of the 3d Provl Brigade.
List of furniture and other sundry items with amounts and values. Signed by three officers certifying that the appraised values are fair. The second signature is too faded to read.
GLC02414.183
4 July 1863
White, Carr Bailey (b. 1823)
to unknown
Copy of a telegram from Colonel White to unknown recipient. Possibly decoded cypher. Informs that General Eliakim P. Scammon's cavalry went out to the front last night but encountered a blockaded road and were ambushed near Raleigh, West Virginia....
GLC02414.184
circa 1863
Toland, John T. (fl. 1863-1864)
[Decoded cypher telegram to unknown]
Copy of a telegram from Colonel Toland possibly to General Eliakim P. Scammon. Written in cypher in one hand, and decoded underneath possibly in the hand of Scammon. Toland writes that the powder and fuse are not in any of the wagons and that...
GLC02414.185
[Fragment of a letter to Eliakim P. Scammon]
One half of letter is missing. A civilian women named Laura (last name missing) solicits help from General Scammon on a matter. Dated on 18 March, no year.
GLC02414.186
to unknown Colonel
Undated, unsigned letter addressed only to "Col." Refers to a Father Park who aided Colonel Fitzhugh by sending money to Baltimore. The writer states by doing so, Park helped the Confederates and states "...by this act not only sympathized with our...
GLC02414.187
30 November 1861
Anderson, C.E. (fl. 1861)
to William Starke Rosecrans
Requests that General Rosecrans approve pay for a Mrs. Shart, who worked in the hospital with two doctors of the 23rd Ohio Regiment. Informs that the doctors were called away before they could submit the correct vouchers for her. With endorsement...
GLC02414.188
25 November 1862
David, T. B. A. (fl. 1862-1863)
Handwritten telegram to Brigadier General Scammon from David, the Assistant Superintendent of Military Telegraphs. Advises that the telegraph line to Fayette, West Virginia is completed. States that Major General Jacob Dolson Cox wants the line...
GLC02414.189
27 January 1863
Botsford, James L. (1834-1898)
Handwritten telegram to Brigadier General Scammon from Botsford, Captain and Assistant Adjutant General of the 23rd Ohio Infantry. Writes that all is ready to leave and that Colonel Carr Bailey White is with him. On stationary of the U.S. Military...
GLC02414.190
29 January 1863
Handwritten telegram to Brigadier General Scammon from Botsford, Captain and Assistant Adjutant General of the 23rd Ohio Infantry. States that he will attend to Scammon's recent telegram. The Cavalry have returned. He cannot get information about...
GLC02414.191
Paxton, John C. (fl. 1863)
Handwritten telegram to Brigadier General Scammon from Colonel Paxton. Talks of someone selling goods for Confederate money and states he told General George Crook about it but nothing was done. Informs that $50 worth of goods were sold to a Mr...
GLC02414.192
2 February 1863
to James M. Botsford
Handwritten telegram to Botsford, Captain and Assistant Adjutant General of the 23rd Ohio Infantry from Colonel Paxton. Asks what to do with eight prisoners and some witnesses he has at the camp. Informs that 21 of Godfrey's loyal men came in...
GLC02414.193
3 February 1863
Taylor, William (fl. 1863)
Handwritten telegram to General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio. Informs that he has heard that the Confederates just held a council and have decided to attack in the valley soon as they are short on provisions. Reports that there were guerillas between...
GLC02414.194
Scammon, Eliakim Parker (1816-1894)
[Scammon endorsement on a telegram to James L. Botsford]
Handwritten telegram to Captain Botsford, Assistant Adjutant General, from Colonel Toland. Asks where between Piney and Fayette, West Virginia someone named Thurman (possibly a Confederate) is supposed to be. With autograph endorsement signed in...
GLC02414.195
4 February 1863
Handwritten telegram to General Scammon. Reports on scouting information about Confederate movements. States that Harrison's cavalry will go to Summerville, West Virginia. Informs that the Confederates are determined to move into the Kanawha...
GLC02414.196
25 February 1863
Partially printed. Telegram to Brigadier General Scammon from Botsford, Captain and Assistant Adjutant General of the 23rd Ohio Infantry. He writes, "Steamers Meigs Silver Lake Cottage & Victor No two 2." On stationary of Western Union Telegraph...
GLC02414.197
Hale, Jane T. (fl. 1863)
Telegram to Botsford, Captain and Assistant Adjutant General of the 23rd Ohio Infantry from a civilian woman with soldiers quartered in her house. She complains that some men from Harrison's company are ruining the house, burning all the coal, and...
GLC02414.198
19 March 1863
White, Julius (1816-1890)
Telegram to Brigadier General Scammon from Brigadier General White but submitted by C.W. Smith, Captain commanding post. States he has heard that Scammon is falling back toward the Ohio [River] because of the advance of a large force of Confederates...
GLC02414.199
16 March 1863
Telegram from Paxton, Colonel of the 2nd [West] Virginia Cavalry to Captain and Assistant Adjutant General Botsford of the 23rd Ohio Infantry. Reports on scouting. States Major McMahn and command have returned safely. They only found a few...
GLC02414.200
31 March 1863
to James L. Botsford
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...
GLC02414.201
Telegram from Colonel Toland of the 34th Ohio to Captain Botsford of the 23rd Ohio and Assistant Adjutant General. Gives information on his cavalry scouts and states that the Confederates will not be able to reach them without their knowledge....
GLC02414.202
Comly, James M. (1832-1887)
Telegram from Comly, Lieutenant Colonel of the 23rd Ohio to Captain Botsford Assistant Adjutant General of the 23rd Ohio. Writes that he will go ahead to see if he can find out where the Confederates crossed the river. On verso is written "Capt...
GLC02414.203
Telegram from David, the Assistant Superintendent of Military Telegraph to Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio. Writes simply, "Message recd and understood." On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph.
GLC02414.204
17 March 1863
Dove, David (b. 1839)
Telegram from Dove, Captain of the 2nd [West] Virginia Cavalry to Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio. Writes that his scouts have heard nothing of the Confederates in the area, only a few Bushwhackers. Concludes that there is no danger of...
GLC02414.205
26 March 1863
Telegram from Colonel Toland of the 34th Ohio Infantry to Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio. Writes that he has sent two companies of the 12th regiment to guard the Raleigh road and to protect the polls during the election on this date. On...
GLC02414.206
15 March 1863
Telegram from Colonel Paxton of the 2nd [West] Virginia Cavalry to Captain Botsford of the 23rd Ohio Infantry. Reports that Captain Dove and 125 men began for Summerville, West Virginia and will rest in Gauley for the night. On stationary of the U...
GLC02414.207
28 March 1863
Johnson, J.W. (fl. 1863)
Telegram from Captain Johnson to General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio. Reports being attacked this morning by Confederate General Albert Gallatin Jenkins but that they were able to repulse him after four hours of fighting. States that losses are slight...
GLC02414.208
12 March 1863
Telegram from Colonel Toland of the 34th Ohio to General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio stating simply "It is done." Includes another note to Scammon from Thomas stating "Line OK to Fayette." On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph.
GLC02414.209
Turley, John A. (1816-1900)
Telegram from Colonel Turley of the 91st Ohio to Captain and Assistant Adjutant General Botsford of the 23rd Ohio. Reports that scouts returned and that all is quiet. The companies of the 91st have left for Summerville. On stationary of the U.S...
GLC02414.210
18 March 1863
Telegram from the Assistant Superintendent of the Military Telegraphs to Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio. Asks how soon Scammon wants a Mr. Thomas as his forces are short and he will have to prepare if Thomas leaves. On stationary of the...
GLC02414.211
Telegram from Colonel Paxton of the 2nd [West] Virginia cavalry to Captain Botsford of the 23rd Ohio infantry. States that the information from the front lines is that the Georgia troops marched for Tennessee on 13 March. On stationary of the U.S...
GLC02414.212
13 March 1863
Telegram from Colonel Toland of the 34th Ohio infantry to Brigadier General Scammon. Reports that "Thurmans gang" captured William Richmond, Allen T. Richmond and Isaac Kales on 15 February. States that they met Flannagan's men and had a brief...
GLC02414.213
Telegram from Colonel Toland of the 34th Ohio infantry to Brigadier General Scammon. Reports that they have 1747 cartridges for artillery and an average of 80 rounds per man for small arms. Will get a more accurate count tomorrow. On stationary of...
GLC02414.214
Telegram from Colonel Toland of the 34th Ohio infantry to Captain and Assistant Adjutant General Botsford of the 23rd Ohio infantry. States that it is reported by rebel prisoners that Colonel Swan will soon attack with 450 infantry and cavalry....
GLC02414.215
Telegram from Colonel Paxton to Brigadier General Scammon. Reports on men that are supposedly heading bushwhacking companies around Clay Court House in West Virginia. States that he divided his men and they went searching for them house to house...
GLC02414.216
13 April 1863
Telegram from Colonel White of the 12th Ohio Infantry to Captain and Assistant Adjutant General Botsford of the 23rd Ohio Infantry. Reports on scouting information about a Confederate regiment's movements, identified only as the 22nd. On stationary...
GLC02414.217
18 April 1863
to James L. Botsford [incomplete]
Telegram to Captain and Assistant Adjutant General Botsford of the 23rd Ohio Infantry. Author unknown. Possibly a second page missing. Reports that he is fairly sure the 22nd, a Confederate regiment, will attack about 60 miles east. Does not...
GLC02414.218
5 April 1863
Telegram from Dove, Captain in the 2nd [West] Virginia Cavalry to Captain and Assistant Adjutant General Botsford of the 23rd Ohio Infantry. States they will be at the mouth of the Coal river by 9:30 AM and asks him to have a boat waiting so they...
GLC02414.219
Telegram to Captain and Assistant Adjutant General Botsford of the 23rd Ohio Infantry. Author unknown because second page is missing. Writes that he presented Botsford's case to the military authorities and that he will have no troubles passing the...
GLC02414.220
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