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Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-? to mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04662.026 Author/Creator: Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-? Place Written: Beaufort Harbor, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1863/1/18 Pagination: 3 p. : Order a Copy

He is glad to hear from the family. He is living well but meals cost 50 cents shipboard. Discusses the failed attempt of a black servant to make apple dumplings. Written from U.S. Steamer Catawba, Beaufort Harbor.

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

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