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1861-1864
to James L. Botsford
Relays explicit instructions for escorting civilians under a flag of truce. Dated Apl 19 186. No third page.
GLC02414.308
Zeigler, J.L., ?
to Eliakim P. Scammon
"received information last night that Jenk[ins] was at the falls . . . with eight hundred (800) men infantry & cavalry also that there is some force what number not reported at Franks Hill am ready for them have sent out scouting parties . . . . "
GLC02414.309
Carter, J. D., fl. 1863
"Jenkins was on his farm yesterday . . . some two hundred . . . of his cavalry made a dash into Barboursville last night" [As a colonel in the 8th Va. Cavalry, Alber Gallatin Jenkins wasnoted for his damaging raids on Union forces in West Virginia...
GLC02414.310
Pierpoint, Francis Harrison, 1814-1899
Dated Apl 4 186
GLC02414.311
Parker, J.C., ?
to unknown
GLC02414.312
Paxton, J.C., fl. 1863
". . . show me game with four hundred & twenty (420) men of my command in that distance & I will show you a success. . . "
GLC02414.313
Toland, John T., fl. 1863-1864
"Scouts have all come in. Cavalry came in last night as reported infantry a few hours ago. They have been unable to get even a glimpse of the enemy . . . " Intellligence relayed by a conscript: ". . . Jenkins men were still at Salem . . The common...
GLC02414.314
Dated Mch 13 186.Written in Camp Piatt
GLC02414.315
Simmonds, Seth J., 1820-?
"men in that county to mount all the secesh able to bear arms it is the opinion of Mr Baxter they should be attended to Immedy"
GLC02414.316
Simmonds, fl. 1861-1864
to Cpt Sperry
GLC02414.317
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