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Gordon, George Washington, 1836-1911 to James Akin

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04510 Author/Creator: Gordon, George Washington, 1836-1911 Place Written: St. Louis, Missouri Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 23, 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 24.6 cm, Width: 19.4 cm Order a Copy

Informs Akin, "I am a prisoner of war & so is your son Walter- were surrendered at Fort Donelson- He has been seperated from me & sent to Chicago- was well & looking well when he left- " Includes various instructions related to financial and family matters. Asks Akin to look after his family while he is absent.

Gordon, George Washington, 1836-1911
Akin, James, fl. 1862

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