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Stevens, George Thomas., fl. 1832-1921 to Frances Davenport

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.09.02.01 Author/Creator: Stevens, George Thomas., fl. 1832-1921 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 May 1864 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope Order a Copy

One letter from George T. Stevens to Frances Davenport dated May 8, 1864. Describes her husband's death stating that he was shot in the back of the head and died shortly after. Says that he could not go to him but sent a chaplain to bury him and have his grave marked. Hopes that God will be her strength.

Davenport, George D., fl. 1860-1890
Davenport Ormsbee, Frances, fl. 1860-1916
Stevens, George T., fl. 1864

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