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Alden, William H., 1844-? to Mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02831.10 Author/Creator: Alden, William H., 1844-? Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 31 October 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 14.3 cm, Width: 21.2 cm Order a Copy

There was a terrible storm and a lot of their stock died. One man's tent blew away and he nearly froze to death. They came upon 700 Indians but did not attack. Instead they waited for reinforcements.

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

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