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Shrieves, Chas D., fl. 1864-1865 To Frances Davenport

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.09.48 Author/Creator: Shrieves, Chas D., fl. 1864-1865 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 May 1865 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Order a Copy

One letter from Chas. D. Shrieves to Frances Davenport dated May 20, 1865. Informs her that a line of steamers is now running between Fredericksburg and Washington and repeats the offer to accompany her on her journey to the site of her husbands grave. The signature is illegible.

Davenport, George D., fl. 1860-1890
Davenport Ormsbee, Frances, fl. 1860-1916
Shrieves, Chas D., fl. 1864-1865

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