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5 December 1863
Kelley, Benjamin Franklin (1807-1891)
to Eliakim P. Scammon
"…the enemy in your direct front must be disposed of before it would be safe to make a flank movement towards Wytheville…"
GLC02414.258
2 December 1863
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...
GLC02414.259
3 December 1863
re number of troops needed for Lewisburg raid
GLC02414.260
16 December 1863
Botsford, James L. (1834-1898)
Requests extension of his leave in Charleston. reply by Scammon on verso: "Yes-but come in time for report of 20th. Feel easy however while you are there & remember the men."
GLC02414.261
no date
Toland, J. T.
to James L. Botsford
requests extension of his leave in Charleston. reply by Scammon on verso: "Yes-but come in time for report of 20th. Feel easy however while you are there & remember the men."
GLC02414.262
David, T. B. A.
"Rebels have possession of Point Pleasant have no particulars"
GLC02414.263
Thomas, C. J.
to unknown
GLC02414.264
Unknown
Dated March 13, no year.
GLC02414.265
Paxton, J. C.
GLC02414.266
"It is my opinion utterly impossible for the Enemy to transport and subsist a force sufficient large to attack this place[Fayette] until after the first of May perhaps later and I am convinced that they are perfectly aware of this fact"
GLC02414.267
20 April 1863
"…the nearest enemy to me is Dunn at Frankfort but I know I cannot get to him for water & I know he cannot get to me…" With [autograph signed note?] reply by Scammon on verso: "You may return to Piatt if you are satisfied that there is no...
GLC02414.268
White, C. B.
"Citizens brought word…severe fighting commenced at 3 oclock Wednesday 10 miles east or the north east of Lewisburg supposed by informant near Frankfort heavy commanding kept up until ten oclock at night & resumed next morning…our forces drove...
GLC02414.269
30 August 1863
GLC02414.270
"…the Rebels have…five Regiments of cavalry and three Regiments Infty…Genl WL Jackson is reported in command and that Imboden is to join him…."
GLC02414.271
GLC02414.272
1 December 1863
"(Conclusion of Cipher)…object of your expedition you will return to Charleston and report by telegraph - B.F. Kelley Brig. Gen. Comdg" Docket notes "Genl. Kelley order to move on Lewisburg"
GLC02414.273
Dove, D.
"I have heard nothing of the Enemy being in this vicinity I think there is no danger here now"
GLC02414.274
27 January 1863
Jachne, J.
GLC02414.275
Hill, T. F.
GLC02414.276
5 February 1863
Ayers, J. H.
to Sergeant Kellogg
GLC02414.277
17 April 1863
Heidenkamp
GLC02414.278
GLC02414.279
"Wallace is just in from Wyoming & reports no enemy in force in Wyoming…."
GLC02414.280
"Last night at Dark Major McMahn with 20 out of each of seven Companies crossed the river by steamer …they expect to meet Capt Walker at Daylight this morning then Scout both ways…" Dated Mch 13 186
GLC02414.281
"…I know there is no enemy on my right worth marching for sixty miles for the last twenty (20) of that we will be bushwhacked then for the next thirty (3) it will be hot…." Dated Apl 1860
GLC02414.282
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