| Baltimore, May 15,1861 -- 1:25 a.m. |
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| Lieutenant-General Scott |
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| I just received the following telegram: |
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| Frederick, May 14 -- 11:10 p.m.
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| ***** An engine and cars were seized at
Harper's Ferry at 2 o'clock to-day. All connections west are cut off
since 8 o'clock tonight. *****
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| Edward Shriver
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| Brigadier-General, Commanding
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| What instructions have I upon this
point, which is not within my department? *****
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| B. F. Butler
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| Brigadier-General, Commanding
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