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Alden, William H., 1844-? to Mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02831.13 Author/Creator: Alden, William H., 1844-? Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 December 1863 Pagination: 2.5 p. : Height: 19.3 cm, Width: 24.2 cm Order a Copy

He has no desire to go home because if he was there it would be very hard to leave again. He takes care of the captain's horse for an extra 5 dollars a month. Lately they have great food.

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

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