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Eber, H.W., fl. 1862 to Enoch Q. Fellows

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02745.011 Author/Creator: Eber, H.W., fl. 1862 Place Written: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 April 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20.7 cm, Width: 25.5 cm Order a Copy

He is asking for a furlough because he has received word that his mother is sick. Written at Port Royal, located on Hilton Head Island.

Fellows, Enoch Q., fl. 1843-1918

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