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Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-? to mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04662.036 Author/Creator: Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-? Place Written: Folly Island, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1863/6/6 Pagination: 4 p. Order a Copy

Discusses food available for officers. A reconnaissance party brings back word that the Confederates are short of food.

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

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