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1 August 1864

Ormsbee, Ebenezer J., 1834-1924

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Frances Davenport

One letter from Ebenezer J. Ormsbee to Frances Davenport dated August 1, 1864. Regarding the outstanding accounts of her late husband.

GLC03523.09.37

4 May 1865

Ormsbee, Ebenezer J., 1834-1924

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Frances Davenport

One letter from Ebenezer J. Ormsbee to Frances Davenport dated May 4, 1865. Suggests, after reading a letter she sent, that the best course of action for her to visit the burial site of her husband would be to apply for passes to the front line as soon as possible.

GLC03523.09.44

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