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Painter, Heber, 1841-1900 to sister Kate

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02016.076 Author/Creator: Painter, Heber, 1841-1900 Place Written: White House, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 March 1865 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Writes that General Sheridan is getting rid of all unserviceable stock. Asks his sister to send him fifteen dollars, as he has not been paid and needs money.

Painter, Heber, 1841-1900
Painter, Catherine, fl. 1844-1870

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