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Bettes, William H., fl. 1862-1865 to Lodema

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02596.13 Author/Creator: Bettes, William H., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 June 1865 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 16 cm, Width: 12.7 cm Order a Copy

Sent a box this morning containing his overcoat and pants. The coat with red lining and the two shirts are Sanford Ticknor's. Writes that "one package of letters belongs to Carter of Brimfield, Ohio which he sends home." The shells, books, cap all in the box belong to Bettes. Sent the shells to his wife as a present. The Dutch Testament of the Bible is for Charley. They have just received orders to be ready to go to Bridgeport, Connecticut this afternoon at 3 o'clock. On the third page, Bettes has written: "send this box to Lodema Bettes. Atwater Portage Co. Ohio."

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