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Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-? to mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04662.044 Author/Creator: Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-? Place Written: Folly Island, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1863/9/15 Pagination: 4 p. : Order a Copy

Reports the Confederate evacuation of Forts Wagner and Gregg. Now believes he will be allowed to remain quartermaster. He has bought a colt and intends to raise her. Informs his mother that he sent home a 42 pound shell fired from a confederate gun.

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

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