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Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-? to mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04662.029 Author/Creator: Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-? Place Written: St. Helena, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1863/3/12 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

The expedition cannot progress until the navy is ready. Col. Davis is acting a division commander. Davis may hold that position permanently since General Heckman was never confirmed by the senate.

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

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