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John M. Harrell
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John Mortimer Harrell (December 14, 1828 – July 4, 1907)[1] was an American lawyer and writer. He composed the very first telegram sent from Little Rock to Memphis. During the American Civil War, he distinguished himself as a cavalry officer in the operations of the West.[2] Afterwards, he served as commander of the Southern Division, Arkansas United Confederate Veterans.[3]
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Born | John Mortimer Harrell (1828-12-14)December 14, 1828 Gatesville, North Carolina, U.S. |
Died | July 4, 1907(1907-07-04) (aged 78) San Antonio, Texas, U.S. |
Resting place | Hollywood Cemetery, Hot Springs, Arkansas, U.S. 34°29′08.3″N 93°02′38.6″W |
Alma mater | University of Nashville (BA) |
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Katie Harrell (m. 1876) |
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Years of service | 1861–1865 |
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Commands held | Harrell's Arkansas Cavalry Battalion |
Wars | American Civil War |
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