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Civil War letter with information on enemy movements
Civil War letter with information on enemy movements
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Letter headed “Telegraph office / Columbus Miss. / April 21st, 1863” to Captain R. M. Hove “Relative to movements of the Enemy at West Point”. Received Headquarters “1st division Dept: Miss & E. La / April 21 at 9 ½ AM.” “The operator at West Point reports the arrival of a reliable citizen, who confirms the intelligence received from Capt. Kennedy last night. The Enemy camped at Big Springs distant about 15 miles from West Point. They succeeded in capturing the County Treasurer together with his papers. Our informant lost his horse, and was himself, fired at. / As there are no officers at West Point (They having departed last night) this is respectfully submitted by the operator.” (signed A. Saville, Telegraph operator). Interesting civil war enemy movement letter. VF. Last sold by Siegel Auctions (sale 786 “Autographs and Civil War,” lot 2525.) The lot description from that April 8, 1997 catalog accompanies the letter. Suggested bid $300
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