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Online Archive of Letter Regarding Shannon's Special Scouts
Hd'Qrs' Shannon's Scouts
March 28th 1865
Lieut
I am anxious to have my company completed by the 1st April that is a sufficient
number to make my company number one hundred men you will therefore cause
the following named men to be detailed to report to me soon and very much
oblige
Your Obt Servt
A.M. Shannon Capt.
Comdg Spcl Scouts
| Mark Smith |
Co
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9th
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Ky
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Cav
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| [B???] Wilkerson |
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| Sid Border |
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"A"
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2nd
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| W W Watts |
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| Rob. Knight |
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| Sam McCall |
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| Sam Perkins |
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"G"
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Cav Corps
March 28 1865
Respy refered to Regimental Comdr
There are to be detailed one hundred men from the Corps for this scout. Is
there any special reason why these men should not be detailed
By order of [Brig?] Gen Wheeler
M G Anderson [???] [A.D.C.] Resp
Hd Qrs [Williams?] Brig.
29 Mch 1865
[to?]
forwarded with communications of Reg with commanders The command is very small
- and if possible - I would respectfully request that no detail, of this kind,
be made from this Brigade.
Wm. C.P. Bucknife
Col. [Comp] [????]
This letter was graciously provided from the private collection of a gentleman who wishes to remain anonymous. If you have questions or comments about it we will gladly forward them to him for you.