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Alden, William H., 1844-? to Mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02831.02 Author/Creator: Alden, William H., 1844-? Place Written: Davenport Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 March 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 25.6 cm Order a Copy

Everybody wants a furlough. 4 were granted one, then three more wanted one and left without saying anything. 2 were caught before they had gone fifteen miles.

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Alden, William H., 1844-1918

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