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Ballou, E.G., fl. 1865 to Rueben Morey Jr.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.18.57 Author/Creator: Ballou, E.G., fl. 1865 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 June 1865 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20.2 x 25.3 cm. Order a Copy

Regarding the forwarding of a trunk containing belongings of Captain Charles C. Morey. Reports that the sword is not included in the package, but he will carry it home upon return of soldiers to the "state." Writes, "Should see you personally if possible as there are some things which I would represent which I cannot write about." E. G. Ballou was promoted from Captain to Major on the day Morey was killed.

Morey, Charles Carroll, ?-1865
Ballou, E.G., fl. 1865

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