Bogart, Abram, fl. 1825-1865 to Mary M. Bogart
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.11.12 Author/Creator: Bogart, Abram, fl. 1825-1865 Place Written: South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10/15/1863 Pagination: 2 p. ; 10.5 x 12.5 cm. Order a Copy
Writes to wife, addressing her as "friend," inquiring about his parents, and why they have not written to him more than they have. Speculates that it is because he has not sent home more money and asks his wife if there is perhaps something between them and her that might explain their behavior. Asks her to tell them that, "this is not the place to make money" and details some of his expenses to her. He also requests that she "must not keep nothing back for I shal feel better than to worry about it..." Encloses 10 dollars in the letter, which he would like her to keep for herself. Also asks that she keep all the letters that he sends to her.
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