Telegram, Curtis to Bishop

 
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Telegram, Curtis to Bishop
telegram from Curtis to Bishop
telegram from Curtis to Bishop

Telegram, Curtis to Bishop

Object number2000.035.06
DateNovember 27, 1862
Mediumpaper and ink
Dimensions8 1/4 x 5 11/16 in. (21 x 14.4 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum collection
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    DescriptionTelegram from Major General S.R. Curtis to Lieut. Colonel A.W. Bishop, dated 11/26/1862. Advises Bishop to be careful in falling back from Elk Horn and that all POW's should be sent to him and other prisoners should be disposed of at his discretion.

    Elk Horn
    Nov. 27, 1862
    By Telegraph from S' Louis
    "Since the main force has moved so far away from you, you must act on your own discretion as to falling back. Do not allow yourself to be cut off. Prisoners of war should be sent here. Other prisoners taken by you can be disposed of at your discretion."
    S.R. Curtis
    Status
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