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13 December 1862

Wilmer, Seymour, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes from Carlisle Barracks. Writes Wilmer is doing well and has passed the surgeon's examination. He is being placed in the second United States Company as a private, but will have the opportunity to become a commissioned officer in ten years. Says he will send something to Mrs. Ogden so that she can get him a "box."

GLC06559.098

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