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Franklin County: Alexander K. McClure to Eli Slifer, August 26, 1861

Summary:
McClure telegraphs Slifer, saying that he is unable to leave Chambersburg.

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Atlantic and Ohio Telegraph Lines,
Direct Communication with
Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Pittsburg,
And All Intermediate Stations,
Connecting With The
National Telegraph Lines Throughout the Union

August 26 1861

"Dated at" Chambersburg

"To" Col Eli Slifer
Secy of State

It is next to impossible for me to leave. Have not been able to go to town today. Surely McMichael and Gilpin could answer telegraph there.

A. K. McClure

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