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Aprilpole

A photograph of the “Military telegraph construction corps” taken by Alexander Gardner in April 1865: You can read more about this photograph at the Cornell Library. Apparently as the Overland campaign began in May 1864 a new insulated wire began … Continue reading

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Telegraph Roadies

From The New-York Times January 3, 1862: IMPORTANT FROM WASHINGTON; … ARMY TELEGRAPHS. … … WASHINGTON, Thursday, Jan. 2. … The Army Telegraph Corps have returned from Hancock, having completed telegraphic connection between Frederick and Wheeling. They will next proceed … Continue reading

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