Captured Cannon Come In From Fighting Then Going On At Winchester.

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Medal of Honor winner's war-date letter, 1 1/3pp. 4to., 2nd Lt. Wilmon W. Blackmar, Co. H, 1st West Virginia Cavalry, Martinsburg, [West Va.], July 21, 1864, to his mother, in part: "…I was left at Parkersburg as Provost Marshal of the post. I had a fine time there with Misses Bradford and Neal…I came here this morning and the Adjt. Gen. of Averell's Div. just told me that I must take my cavalry and about 100 infantry and guard a wagon train of rations, forage & communication to the forces now fighting near Winchester. I am to start at 2 o'clock p. m. and hasting to say a few words…five captured guns just came in good evidence of work for our boys since there arrival. Direct to Lieut. W. W. B. Hd. Qrs. 2d Brig., Gen. Averell's command…"

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