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American Civil War
Rebel Raiders from Canada
"JEFFERSON DAVIS. "By the President: " J. P. Benjamin, Secretary of State. "
The following correspondence will show that the military authorities of this State were. fully aware of the movements and intentions of the raiders to attempt an attack on Johnson's Island, and that the commander of the steamer Michigan received early information in relation thereto. The military officers at Sandusky were also put on the alert, and a reinforcement, consisting of artillery and infantry, had been promptly ordered there from Cincinnati, which ensured the security of the rebel prisoners against any possibility of rescue:
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' [Telegram. ]
Detroit, September 17th, 1864.
To Captain J. C. Carter, Commanding U. S. Steamer Michigan, Sandusky, Ohio:
It is reported to me that some of the officers and men of your steamer have been tampered with, and that a party of rebel refugees leave Windsor to-morrow with the expectation of getting possession of your steamer.
B. H. HILL, Lieut. Col. U. S. A., Military Commander.
Michigan in the Civil War
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