Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-? to mother
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04662.032 Author/Creator: Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-? Place Written: Coles Island, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1863/4/14 Pagination: 8 p. : Order a Copy
Continue on 4/15 & 4/16 written from Folly Island. An account of the capture of Folly Island, the bombardment of Charleston, and the failure of union troops to take the city. Also, Walbridge sees an armed, black confederate soldier. It has been eight months since the regiment has been paid.
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