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Alden, William H., 1844-? to Mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02831.06 Author/Creator: Alden, William H., 1844-? Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 July 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 12.5 cm, Width: 18.8 cm Order a Copy

They got 2 months pay. They are only a couple miles from the Indian reservation. He expects to be in Toledo in six months. He needs more news about the war. They are kept in the dark and he doesn't even know if Vicksburg has surrendered.

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

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