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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
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