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Cook, Gustave, 1835-1897 to Eliza Cook

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02570.04 Author/Creator: Cook, Gustave, 1835-1897 Place Written: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 September 1861 Pagination: 3 p. : address ;. Order a Copy

Camp news. Discusses his company and the support his charges extend to him. He writes, "I am treated with such kindness and appreciation by the men that it more than compensates for the hardship. I know I shall be well cared for and think that I have many warm friends." Cook informs his wife that he will be corresponding "with the 'Houston Telegraph' and it would be well for you to take it if you could." Includes a promise to send her his pay once he receives it and instructions on sending mail.

Cooke, Gustave, fl. 1861-1865

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