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Samuel P. Heintzelman to Thayer Melvin, May 8, 1864

From Samuel P. Heintzelman

To Thayer Melvin

May 8, 1864

CUMBERLAND CUMBERLAND, May 8, 1864. Capt. THAYER MELVIN, Assistant Adjutant-General, Winchester : The general’s telegram in cipher was duly received, but not having cipher book I sent it back to…

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Benjamin F. Kelley to Thayer Melvin, May 9, 1864

From Benjamin F. Kelley

To Thayer Melvin

May 9, 1864

CUMBERLAND CUMBERLAND, May 9, 1864. Capt. THAYER MELVIN, Assistant Adjutant-General, Winchester : Colonel Harris reports from Beverly that his scouts report Imboden and Jackson preparing for a raid into West…