Morey, Charles C. (ca. 1830-1865) to parents
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.18.06 Author/Creator: Morey, Charles C. (ca. 1830-1865) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 April 1864 Pagination: 3 p. ; 20.2 x 25.3 cm. Order a Copy
Requests that his parents collect his town bounty from the town treasury. Encourages them to move and open a store in West Lebanon, New Hampshire. Also includes a quote from David Crocket: "be sure you are right then go ahead." Comments on the weather and a recent horse race. Mentions the resignation of Colonel James H. Walbridge and new commander Lieutenant Colonel Stone. Pre-printed letterhead reads: Headquarters - Second Vermont Infantry, Sixth Corps.
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