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Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-? to mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04662.041 Author/Creator: Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-? Place Written: Folly Island, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1863/8/4 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy

He has been sick lately but feels better now. Large numbers of reinforcements are arriving from North Carolina and Norfolk. Both side appear to be busy readying themselves for battle.

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

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