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28 June 1864

McAdam, W., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Frances Davenport

One letter from W. McAdam to Frances Davenport dated June 28, 1864. Describes seeing George Davenport in hospital and says that he was occasionally conscious but his speech was incoherent. Was given orders by the general to take care of his watch and make sure that it got to the right place. Written at City Point- now named Hopewell.

GLC03523.09.34

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