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20 May 1864

Cranford, J.M., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frances Davenport

One letter from Chaplain J.M. Cranford to Frances Davenport dated May 20, 1864. Informs her that her husband, Captain Davenport was wounded in the head on the 5th and was brought in to field hospital of the 2nd corps where he died on the 12th. Tells her that he is buried in the wilderness.

GLC03523.09.14

9 June 1864

Cranford, J.M., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frances Davenport

One letter from J.M. Cranford to Frances Davenport dated June 9, 1864. Apologizes for the delay in replying to her but informs her that he has just gotten out of hospital. Says that Dr. Stevens called to see him and he gave him all the information that he had on the death of her husband George Davenport.

GLC03523.09.22

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